The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is reportedly allowing athletes a trace amount of the banned drug meldonium which could clear athletes who have tested positive for it, dpa reported. The announcement came as it remains unclear how long the substance remains in the system. WADA announced last autumn that meldonium would be placed on the banned-substance list as of January 1. A total of 172 athletes, led by Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, have since tested positive for meldonium and are suspended. WADA sent a statement to national anti-doping agencies providing "clarification" on its inclusion on the prohibited list, notice of existing and continuing studies on its excretion from the body and the results management and adjudication process.
