US EditionSquabble grows as US government holds back 2024 funding from world anti-doping watchdog WADA
- The U.S. Government withheld over $3.6 million due to dissatisfaction with WADA's handling of doping cases, particularly involving Chinese swimmers and the Russian doping scandal.
- WADA's funding represents about 6% of its annual budget, and the U.S. Will now be ineligible for decision-making roles within the agency.
- USADA supports the funding cut, stating it was necessary to protect athletes' rights and ensure fair competition.
- WADA confirmed it did not receive the U.S. Contribution by the deadline, impacting its budget for 2025, which is $57.5 million.
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US withholds $3.6m payment to WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is facing a crisis after the US government refused to make a $3.6 million contribution to the global watchdog's annual budget amid an ongoing row over a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. WADA said on Wednesday the US had missed the December 31, 2024 deadline for payment and as a result US representatives would be barred from the global anti-doping watchdog's foundation board or executive committee. Th…
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