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WADA dispute could entangle U.S. athletes

WADA said it will consider amending its rules to prevent the United States from jeopardizing the global anti-doping system.

Responding to international pressure, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday it will consider amending its rules to prevent the United States from jeopardizing the global anti-doping system.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to withdraw US$2.7 million a year in financial support to force policy changes upon WADA. That represents 8% of the international organization's US$34.2 million budget this year, according to WADA budget figures as of August 26.

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