21 Dec 2017 17:57

Russian sports minister hopes to use MSU lab for tests on Russian, foreign athletes in future

MOSCOW. Dec 21 (Interfax) - The launch of Moscow State University's anti-doping laboratory will make it possible to perform tests on both Russian and foreign athletes, Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov said.

"As soon as RUSADA gets compliance, we will begin working on the laboratory's accreditation. Its capacity will make it possible to perform tests not only on all Russian, but also on foreign athletes," Kolobkov said at a press conference in Moscow on Thursday.