Spain's Anti-Doping Head Asked to Resign Amid Accusations of Malpractice
The World Anti-Doping Agency criticizes Spain, warning of significant consequences for Spanish sport if issues are not resolved quickly.
- Spain's Higher Council for Sports has publicly demanded the resignation of the director of its anti-doping agency, José Luis Terreros, following accusations of malpractice.
- The accusations against Terreros include financial irregularities and irregularities in doping controls and sanctions.
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a statement criticizing Spain, stating it has been aware of ongoing issues in the Spanish agency, including problems with testing and results management.
- If Terreros does not resign, Minister of Education and Sports Pilar Alegría and council president José Rodriguez Uribes will move to have him fired.
- WADA President Witold Bańka warned of significant consequences for Spanish sport if the issues are not resolved quickly.