(ATR) Doping tests for the 2016 Olympic Games will be processed in Rio de Janeiro.
The World Anti-Doping Agency reconfirmed the accreditation of the city’s anti-doping lab on Wednesday at an executive committee meeting in Montreal.
The Brazilian Laboratory of Doping Control (LBCD) may begin testing in July, just in time for a number of Rio 2016 test events.
"The decision of the WADA was very positive, especially for legacy condition that is the Rio 2016 Games to Brazil," Thomas Mattos de Paiva, president of the Anti-Doping Commission of the Brazilian Athletics Confederation, said in a statement.
"Having an accredited laboratory will optimize the work of the confederations, lowering costs and facilitating the achievement of results in our fight against doping. But it is important that the laboratory keep this good framework not only before and during the Olympic and Paralympic Games."
The LBCD had its accreditation revoked by WADA in August 2013 over non-compliance with international standards.
The Federal University of Brazil worked with the LBCD to help re-apply for accreditation ahead of the Olympic Games. According to a release from the Ministry of Sport, the lab will serve Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Ceremonies Volunteers Opened
Volunteers who want to perform in the Rio 2016 opening and close ceremonies may now apply online.
No previous experience is needed for volunteers according to the Rio 2016 organizing committee, and over 5,000 volunteers are needed for the opening ceremony.
"We’re going to recruit people of all ages and backgrounds, with or without artistic experience," said Rodrigo Raposo, volunteer coordinator for the Olympic ceremonies, said in a statement.
"We’re looking for dancers, acrobats, skateboarders, roller-skaters, jugglers and graffiti artists. But most importantly, we are looking for enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to participate."
Applicants must be over the age of 16, and the application period will run until Apr. 1. Auditions for the ceremonies will begin in November.
A special website has been set up for volunteers to apply. Click here to view the application.
Written by Aaron Bauer
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