The World Anti-Doping Agency banned the North Korean flag at all major sporting events, outside the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in 2021 after deeming the country had failed to implement an effective testing program
HANGZHOU, China – The Olympic Council of Asia says it is happy for the North Korea flag to keep flying at the Hangzhoudespite it being banned over the country’s non-compliance with global anti-doping rules.
Acting OCA president Randhir Singh said Asian Games organizers and North Korea were in discussions with WADA but that the flag was still “flying.” “Let me tell you, our intention is that everyone should participate and everyone should have the opportunity to participate.”
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