[Asian Games] North Korea Doping Test Scheduled... "Inspectors to be Dispatched Soon"

North Korea, which made its return to a major international competition after five years by participating in the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, is expected to soon accept a visit from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to conduct doping tests.

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According to My Info, the information site of the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee, on the 8th, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Acting Secretary General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), stated at a press conference, "Recently, North Korea sent a letter to WADA indicating that its borders have opened and that staff can be sent for prohibited substance testing."

Acting Secretary General Tiwari added, "WADA will send their inspectors to North Korea very soon."

WADA had imposed sanctions in 2021, including banning the use of North Korea's flag due to violations of doping regulations. However, during this Asian Games, North Korea's flag was displayed at the opening ceremony and award ceremonies, prompting WADA to issue a warning to the OCA.

Since closing its borders in January 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19, North Korea has been gradually reopening its borders, recently approving the return of residents staying abroad.

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