WADA Says To Be Confirming Authenticity Of Moscow Lab Data For 2-3 Months

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday that it would be confirming authenticity of the data received from the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) for two-three months

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd January, 2019) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday that it would be confirming authenticity of the data received from the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) for two-three months.

"WADA's Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department, in cooperation with independent data forensic experts, will seek to confirm the authenticity of the data. This second phase may take two to three months," the press release reads.

WADA added that the monitoring of RUSADA would continue.

"In parallel, WADA will continue monitoring RUSADA to ensure that it is effective, robust and independent in its operational decisions and activities; that it demonstrates good governance, accountability and transparency; and that it operates in an environment that is free from undue external influence," the organization said.

Also, WADA said it would continue applying the conditions outlined in its September 20, 2018 decision that RUSADA must fulfill to maintain compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.