Olympics 2024: Gaps in drug testing for NZ athletes exposed

Summarised by Centrist

The International Testing Agency revealed that 25% of New Zealand athletes were not tested before the Paris 2024 Olympics, the highest rate among top medal-winning nations. While 90% of athletes globally were tested, New Zealand lagged, raising concerns about the integrity of competition. This disparity comes amid heightened scrutiny and rigorous testing protocols for athletes from Russia, Belarus, and high-risk sports.

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