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July 9 (Reuters) - The White House will seek a meeting with the world anti-doping body about easing restrictions on athletes cannabis use, a media report said on Friday, after a positive test for American sprinter Sha Carri Richardson made her ineligible for the Olympic team.
The 21-year-old, who was seen as the top contender for the 100 meters gold at the Tokyo Summer Games, in June received a one-month ban.
The Financial Times said the White House is seeking the meeting with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) through the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, which has a seat on the body s foundation.
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Schneider: Let Olympic athletes decide what drugs should be banned The recent suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was supposed to be heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games, for testing positive for marijuana has once again raised questions about what drugs should be banned from sports.
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Publishing date: Jul 10, 2021 • 15 hours ago • 3 minute read • Sha Carri Richardson celebrates winning the women s 100 metres at the U.S. track and field trials June 18. Shortly after the trials, Richardson was suspended for a month for testing positive for marijuana – a ban that will keep her from competing at the Tokyo Olympics (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Author: Angela Schneider, Director, The International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University
The recent suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was supposed to be heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games, for testing positive for marijuana has once again raised questions about what drugs should be banned from sports.
Richardson’s suspension is seen by many as an absurd case namely, the idea of marijuana enhancing the performance in the 100-metre sprint. But as President Joe Biden noted: The rules are the rules. And Richardson herself has admitted being responsible for her actions.
But why is a recreational drug like marijuana on the banned substances list in the first place? And should we be reviewing this list because they seem like such ridiculous and cruel standards ?
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