Olympic dreams just got tougher for athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Portugal! 🌍🏃♂️ The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) dropped a bombshell Monday: competitors from these countries must pass three surprise drug tests before July 4 to qualify for Paris 2024.
Why the crackdown? 🔍 The AIU claims these nations failed to properly test their athletes during both the 2022 and 2023 World Championships. \"We warned them after Oregon 2022, but Budapest 2023 showed no improvement,\" the agency stated.
Here’s the playbook 📝: Athletes need three no-notice out-of-competition tests spaced at least 21 days apart. Miss one? You’re benched for the Summer Games. 🚫🏅
With the Paris Olympics opening July 26, this anti-doping blitz could reshape medal contenders and national pride. Will this move level the playing field or spark controversy? The countdown begins! ⏳
