WADA upgrades ICC to top tier ahead of cricket's Olympic return in 2028
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
The World Anti-Doping Agency upgraded the International Cricket Council from tier 2 to tier 1 under its prioritization policy, effective January 1, 2027, due to cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India remains among 50 countries in WADA's highest-priority tier, subjecting the ICC to stricter anti-doping compliance deadlines. The new tier requires the ICC to address critical requirements related to testing, results management, and Therapeutic Usage Exemption entries within a three-month deadline. Cricket returns to the Olympic roster after over a century absent from the Games.
Why it matters
The ICC faces intensified anti-doping oversight and must meet stricter compliance deadlines ahead of cricket's Olympic debut, directly affecting how international cricket bodies manage testing and Therapeutic Usage Exemptions. India, as a top-tier signatory, will be under the strictest scrutiny in WADA's Compliance Monitoring Program.
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