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WADA Delays U.S. Officials' Potential Ban Over Dues

3/19/2026

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  • World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) postponed a decision to bar government officials from major events if dues are withheld, to be revisited in September after the World Cup.
  • The United States has not paid WADA dues since 2023, totaling $7.3 million.
  • If the rule is adopted, U.S. officials could be banned from the Olympics, pending WADA Foundation Board approval.
  • WADA's director general says funding instability affects athletes worldwide.