SA in non-compliance of WADA Code; may face sanctions during World Cup

[poyzzplaidwell]

South African sports, in general, and the Proteas cricket team, in particular, are currently facing severe scrutiny from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to non-compliance with anti-doping regulations. One of the significant sanctions imposed is the prohibition of the South African national flag's display during the World Cup.

This situation arises from WADA's Executive Committee (ExCo) conclusion that the South Africa National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) is not in compliance with the WADA 2021 Code. Consequently, the South African flag will not be flown at any regional, continental, or global competitions, as stated in a WADA press release.

The South African predicament has put the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a delicate position. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set to make a decision regarding cricket's inclusion in the Olympics next week, the ICC could find itself in a difficult situation as one of its full members being non-compliant with the WADA code. Additionally, the ICC will be obligated to adhere to WADA's sanctions during the upcoming World Cup.

 

https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/128012/sa-in-non-compliance-of-wada-code-may-face-sanctions-during-world-cup

[Vijy]

7 hours ago, poyzzplaidwell said:

South African sports, in general, and the Proteas cricket team, in particular, are currently facing severe scrutiny from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to non-compliance with anti-doping regulations. One of the significant sanctions imposed is the prohibition of the South African national flag's display during the World Cup.

This situation arises from WADA's Executive Committee (ExCo) conclusion that the South Africa National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) is not in compliance with the WADA 2021 Code. Consequently, the South African flag will not be flown at any regional, continental, or global competitions, as stated in a WADA press release.

The South African predicament has put the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a delicate position. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set to make a decision regarding cricket's inclusion in the Olympics next week, the ICC could find itself in a difficult situation as one of its full members being non-compliant with the WADA code. Additionally, the ICC will be obligated to adhere to WADA's sanctions during the upcoming World Cup.

 

https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/128012/sa-in-non-compliance-of-wada-code-may-face-sanctions-during-world-cup

I doubt if ICC cares. cricket is such an insular sport that it can operate by its own standards.