But with no deadline and no further penalties to hand out under terms of the original road map for RUSADA’s reinstatement, Reedie and other WADA leaders felt they had run out of leverage with the Russians. If Russia fails to honour the new agreement, WADA can impose new sanctions that have been strengthened since the onset of the scandal four years ago. “It shows how out of touch they are with what’s happening on the ground,” U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart said. For all their protest, Scott’s lone voice on that committee is an illustration of how athletes remain underrepresented at WADA. But, in keeping with the theme of Monday’s call, Reedie insisted their interests are being represented and their voices are being heard — even if they were repulsed by WADA’s latest actions.

Source: National Post September 24, 2018 18:34 UTC