USOC paper calls for WADA independence

A paper released by the US Olympic Committee is calling for greater independence of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

A paper released by the USOC is calling for greater independence of the World Anti-Doping Agency. (AAP)

The US Olympic Committee has released an anti-doping position paper, calling for greater independence of the World Anti-Doping Agency, including barring those involved in governance at the International Olympic Committee from serving in similar roles at WADA.

WADA president Craig Reedie is an IOC member, which has led some to question whether he should handle both roles.

The USOC also calls for beefed-up funding for WADA and giving WADA the authority to suspend international sports federations, national Olympic committees and national anti-doping agencies.

The USOC released the paper on Friday, a day after US Anti-Doping Agency leaders met with the board.

Many of the USOC positions were in line with those of USADA CEO Travis Tygart , who has been critical of the way the IOC and WADA have handled the Russian doping scandal.


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