The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) postponed a decision on banning government officials from major sporting events over unpaid dues, delaying potential conflict with U.S. leaders, including President Trump, until after the World Cup. The U.S. has withheld $7.3 million in dues since 2023, protesting WADA’s handling of specific cases. WADA plans to revisit the issue in September, potentially before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but the proposal’s applicability remains unclear. WADA’s director general emphasized the negative impact of funding instability on global athletes.
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