A Whistle Is BlownFor years, Vitaly Stepanov, who worked for Russia’s antidoping agency, wondered about the motives of WADA officials. Mr. Reedie — who said he had never heard of Ms. Pishchalnikova’s email — said he required proof before initiating investigations. officials — specifically the head of the marketing commission — were going to lead WADA, a doping watchdog. “Everyone was telling me WADA is not an organization that fights doping,” Mr. Stepanov said. “You couldn’t go forward because he was in charge,” Mr. Howman said of Mr. Reedie.

Source: New York Times June 15, 2016 19:17 UTC