Apparently the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Will Keep marijuana on the banned substances list for 2023. This means that athletes subject to WADA’s Drug Testing Code will continue to be banned if they test positive for cannabis in competition.
Despite friction about the Suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardsonwho subsequently missed her chance to shine at the US Olympics last year She tested positive for cannabisthe final decision of To keep cannabis as a prohibited substanceis likely to be reached at a Meet later this month.
In some countries, Cannabis is legally used for medicinal and recreational purposes. However, its impact on athletic performance is still being questioned.
What happened
Last year WADA, which oversees drug testing in the Olympics and other sports, agreed to launch a scientific review of cannabis’ banned list status. The study came at the urging of US Anti-Doping Agency and US politician amid the controversy that followed the expulsion Track star Sha’Carri Richardson from attending the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for cannabis in her home state of Oregon, where marijuana is legal.
“Following requests from a number of stakeholders, the (Executive Committee) has endorsed the List Expert Advisory Group’s decision to initiate a scientific review of the status of cannabis in 2022.” read a WADA statement from 2021. “Cannabis is banned in competition and will remain so in 2022.”
Professional athletes like Odell Beckham Jr. and Dwyane Wade expressed support for Richardson. Former White House Press Secretary Jens Psaki described Richardson as “an inspirational young woman” He said it was not appropriate for the President to comment on the suspension himself.
What does WADA say about cannabis use in competition?
The WADA Prohibited Listing Expert Groupwhich supports maintaining the ban says cannabis meets the inclusion criteria based on available scientific evidence…
