South Africa has appealed against a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) threatening sanctions for non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, including a ban on raising its flag at the Rugby World Cup this weekend, its Sports Minister shared on Tuesday.
The rainbow nation had until Friday to bring its anti-doping legislation into line with the WADA’s new World Anti-Doping Code, or face sanctions. These would affect all South African athletes, starting with the reigning rugby world champions, who could be stripped of their jerseys, flag and national anthem for Sunday’s quarter-final against France.
Given the deadline, some, say it’s
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