DISINFO: WADA discriminates Russia; Norwegian athletes use drugs that are not allowed

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DISINFO: WADA discriminates Russia; Norwegian athletes use drugs that are not allowed

SUMMARY

Interestingly, WADA is trying to discriminate Russia, while on the other hand Norway, whose athletes, mainly skiers and biathletes, are severely ill on paper and use serious drugs that are not allowed to so-called healthy athletes, and they perform under their own flag.

RESPONSE

Conspiracy theory with no evidence given, aligning with recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the World Anti-Doping Agency and the denial of state-sponsored doping scheme of Russian athletes. This message is an example of "whataboutism": attempting to discredit an opponent’s position by accusing them with no evidence. Russia has received thesame treatment as any other country probed for doping violations. Seehere debunking by Polygraph.info.

There is no evidence given for the claim for Norwegian state organised doping of athletes.

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