FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2011 file photo American Lance Armstrong, rides for Team Radio Shack, during the final stage of the Tour Down Under cycling event in Adelaide, Australia. The government of South Australia state said Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, it will seek damages or compensation from Armstrong after his reported confession to Oprah Winfrey that he doped during his career. (AP Photo/James Knowler, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2011 file photo American Lance Armstrong, rides for Team Radio Shack, during the final stage of the Tour Down Under cycling event in Adelaide, Australia. The government of South Australia state said Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, it will seek damages or compensation from Armstrong after his reported confession to Oprah Winfrey that he doped during his career. (AP Photo/James Knowler, File)
WADA won't participate in UCI's Armstrong probe
MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency says it will not participate in the inquiry investigating alleged links between cycling's governing body and
Lance Armstrong.
In a statement, WADA says it has "serious concerns" about the terms of reference given to an external commission appointed by the International Cycling Union — and its "ability to carry out its role without undue influence."
WADA also believes the panel should look beyond Armstrong's doping case at what it calls "a widespread and ingrained problem."
WADA also questioned the independence of the panel, which features British judge Philip Otton, Paralympic great Tanni-Grey Thompson and Australian lawyer Malcolm Holmes.
The doping agency is also unhappy that the commission is not offering immunity for witnesses to come forward with information.
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