Rio de Janeiro , Dhu-AlQa'dah 13, 1437, August 16, 2016, SPA -- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Tuesday said it has reinstated China's anti-doping laboratory in Beijingafter a suspension of nearly four months as it was now in compliance with international standards, dpa reported. "WADA is pleased to confirm that the Beijing Laboratory's accreditation has been reinstated just ahead of the maximum four-month suspension that was issued in April," WADA director general, Olivier Niggli was quoted in a statement. "We are confident that the laboratory has corrected its deficiencies; and, will now be operating to the high standards required by WADA," the statement added. The laboratory can now resume anti-doping testing of blood and urine samples for the China Anti-Doping Agency with immediate effect. The laboratory had its accreditation suspended on April 21 due to non-conformity with international standards. Beijing is due to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2022. --SPA 17:27 LOCAL TIME 14:27 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w
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