“It starts by removing the inherent conflict of interest that comes about from the IOC fox guarding the WADA henhouse,” Tygart said. Among the conditions WADA originally set for RUSADA’s reinstatement was that Russia accept the findings of the McLaren Report. Speaking to The Associated Press, McLaren said the decision cost WADA any leverage it had over Russia. “They have been rushed into a decision which they may regret given the outbursts of the athletes around the world,” McLaren said. “As the global regulator, WADA should have been objectively enforcing the agreed sanctions and requirements, not compromising them,” the group said.

Source: National Post September 21, 2018 18:07 UTC