The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) refuted The Associated Press report Friday that said the agency is considering revising its rules to ban President Donald Trump and U.S. government officials from attending the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The news agency also asserted that the sanctions could impact the World Cup being hosted by the U.S. this summer. The swimmers were allowed to compete in the Tokyo Games that year after WADA decided not to challenge Chinese officials’ explanation that the failed tests stemmed from tainted food. The incident didn’t become public until The New York Times published a report in 2024. “If WADA funding is cut, it is ultimately athletes around the world — including in the U.S. — who will suffer,” WADA said as part of its statement.

Source: International New York Times March 14, 2026 23:04 UTC