Some Belarusian Olympic sportsmen are allowed to take forbidden substances

More than 10 Belarusian sportsmen will be able to take forbidden substances during Beijing Olympics. They have been given the permission and will do it for the therapeutic purpose. The director of the National anti-doping agency Mikalai Krushynski noted that, according to the World Anti-Doping Code, sportsmen have the right to get any treatment even if it involves using forbidden substances and methods if it is necessary due to their health condition.

BelTA