LOS ANGELES: The World Anti-Doping Agency stopped short on Sunday (Monday in Manila) of endorsing the International Olympic Committee’s decision to lift Russia’s suspension if no new positive drug tests come to light from the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics.

In a statement issued Sunday night, WADA said it “acknowledges” the IOC’s latest move but pointed out that Russia is still not adhering to the World Anti-Doping Code.

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