Last Wednesday, the British daily newspaper The Times has published the results of its investigation on the use of doping Russian athletes. In particular, the editorial Board accuses the athletes of the Russian Federation in the regular use of illegal drugs.
In the context of the position of Western countries against Russia — another attack particular surprise is not called, however, to publish The Times in the format of the inquiry, therefore, be ignored by journalists collected materials is not possible. However, to the credit of the anti-Doping Agency WADA is the organization intended to verify the findings of the British edition.
The head of WADA Craig reedy in the comments upon the materials of The Times stated the need for thorough verification of information.
It’s fair to say that the scandal around Russian athletes reasonably. In addition to all the facts of the use by sportsmen of Russia of the forbidden preparations, in the beginning of this week about the positive test for Meldonium said and the winner of four world titles in swimming Yulia Efimova.
However, the athlete noted that he had not received warnings about the prohibition of drugs. However, coupled with the already occurred incident with the use of Yuliya Efimova steroid dehydroepiandrosterone in 2014, the explanation is unlikely to help. The saddest thing in this situation that a second violation under the WADA rules is sufficient grounds for permanent banning.
