An advisory group from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will review whether cannabis should remain a banned substance, a move that came after American athletics star Shakari Richardson missed the Tokyo Games after testing positive for the Tokyo Games. Is.
The scientific review will be launched next year, WADA said on Tuesday. It said the ban on cannabis would continue in 2022.
Richardson tested positive for a chemical found in cannabis during US Olympic track and field tests in June, which wiped out his test results. A one-month suspension was also imposed on him.
The 21-year-old, who was seen as a top contender in the 100m, has said she used cannabis to help her cope with the death of her mother.
The suspension sparked an outpouring of sympathy and calls for a review of anti-doping rules, including the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is also included.