AAP General News (Australia)
02-16-2000
Govt and IOC agree to Olympic doping tests
The Australian Government and the International Olympic Committee have agreed to a
doping control program for the Sydney Olympics.
The agreement clears the way for out-of-competition testing in the lead-up to the Sydney Games.
A joint statement by Justice Minister AMANDA VANSTONE and IOC Sydney Coordination Commission
chairman JACQUES ROGGE says they have agreed to establish a transparent and accountable
doping system for the Games, which will see collaboration between the Australian Sports
Drug Agency, IOC and SOCOG.
The IOC and Australian government have reaffirmed their commitment to develop a valid
test for the detection of the banned substance, ERYTHROPOIETIN or EPO.
EPO boosts the number of red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body, markedly
improving endurance.
AAP RTV sal/msk
KEYWORD: OLY DOPING (SYDNEY)
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