WADA oversees international anti-doping rules; current focus includes investigations into doping controversies and evolving compliance amid Olympic governance.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its October 2023 suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of LA 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, have kept bans on Russian and Belarusian competitors.
India has been moved to a high-risk doping country by the AIU, joining nations like Russia and Kenya. Stricter testing requirements are now in place as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and aims for the 2036 Olympics. The AIU emphasizes the need for reforms amid ongoing doping issues.
The IOC has allowed Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flag and anthem, while maintaining concerns about Russia after allegations involving Russia’s anti-doping chief Veronika Loginova trigger a WADA probe. The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it is reviewing the latest claims and will act if verified. Russia’s sports ministry says the ROC remains suspended and demands clear timelines for reinstatement.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas has featured track, swimming and weightlifting with athletes allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Organisers say the event is safe and innovative, while anti-doping bodies warn it could normalize PED use and harm public health.
Vondrousova has been suspended for four years after refusing a doping control test at her home in December 2025. An independent tribunal has found no compelling justification for the refusal, and the sanction runs until June 21, 2030. ITIA emphasizes that testing can occur outside the hour window if notified and located, and reiterates the seriousness of refusals.