MONTREAL — The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to help more countries develop the ability to analyze blood tests in order to step up the fight against banned drug use. The initiative comes after the testing programs in athletics powerhouses like Jamaica and Kenya have been criticized. WADA wants to develop laboratory testing in “countries or areas of the world with limited or no blood analytical capability.” The agency also said it will continue monitoring how athletes consume caffeine and nicotine “to detect patterns of misuse in sport.” Narcotics including hydrocodone and tramadol will also be monitored in samples taken at competitions. — AP
