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.
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks into the head office of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 9, 2015. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo/File PhotoREUTERS: 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 through the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, which has a seat on the body's foundation.WADA said it has not received a request for a meeting. WADA has overseen the banned substance list since 2004.
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