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World Anti-Doping Agency responds to penis injection claims at the Winter Olympics
WADA president Witold Banka expressed unease over Eteri Tutberidze's presence amid doping concerns linked to Kamila Valieva, despite no formal ban or sanction against the coach.
- A German tabloid claimed some male ski jumpers may be injecting hyaluronic acid into their genital area to artificially increase body measurements used during 3D suit fittings, potentially gaining a competitive edge.
- The report suggested the enlarged measurements could result in slightly larger ski jumping suits, which can improve aerodynamics and help athletes fly farther.
- World Anti-Doping Agency officials said they were unaware of any evidence supporting the claim and noted that such actions would only be investigated if they were deemed doping-related.
- While WADA leaders downplayed the issue, one official joked about looking into it, as ski jumping experts confirmed that even small increases in suit size can meaningfully affect performance.
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Penis enlargement can lead to a change in the combination, which is highly regulated and monitored. The athlete can therefore be sanctioned.
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