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In the letter, seen by the BBC, they say the Wada review “appears to be a ‘check the box’ exercise that will be substantially limited\u2026 and thus fail to reveal the whole truth.”<\/p>\n
They added: \u201cOnce again, we are heading into another Olympic and Paralympic Games with serious concerns about whether the playing field is level and the competition fair.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe decisions made by Wada, the way they were made, and the lack of transparency has undermined our confidence in Wada\u2019s stated mission to ‘lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport’.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs athletes, we have to trust Wada to set and enforce standards that will ensure fair play and protect our rights. Wada\u2019s failure to follow its own rules and procedures in the wake of the positive tests of these 23 Chinese athletes has broken this trust.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven this, we are asking you\u2026 to create and announce a truly independent investigation\u2026 perform an audit and ensure that Wada is held accountable to all stakeholders in the handling of this matter; and initiate an independent review that results in greater independence and oversight of Wada and its decisions so that Wada can fulfil the promise it makes to clean athletes and the integrity of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026We believe this is the only way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wada told the BBC that it \u201cacted in good faith at all stages and in line with the policies and applicable rules.<\/p>\n
“Mr Eric Cottier is entirely independent of Wada, the Sport Movement and Governments. He is a well respected prosecutor of 39 years\u2019 experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gupta\u2019s role is potentially important as governments fund half of Wada’s budget.<\/p>\n