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The coronavirus pandemic is restricting the fight against anti-doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has said while issuing new guidelines to continue testing of athletes ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

With most countries going into lockdown and closing borders to contain the spread of the coronavirus, WADA said the anti-doping system was facing challenges.pandemic is restricting the fight against anti-doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency has said while issuing new guidelines to continue testing of athletes ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

The Tokyo Olympics are due to run from July 24-August 9, but organizers are under pressure to cancel or postpone them due to the coronavirus. “The sports world is dealing with an unprecedented situation. COVID-19 has forced all anti-doping stakeholders, including WADA, to adjust the way daily operations are conducted,” WADA President Witold Banka said.

WADA said it will continue to provide guidance to the Anti-Doping Organizations , who must adhere to restrictions placed by local health authorities and governments.

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