New laws on drugs possible for London 2012

Drugs in sport could be criminalised ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, organisers have confirmed.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2008 - 16:28

Drugs in sport could be criminalised ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, organisers have confirmed.

Paul Deighton, chief executive of the London 2012 organising committee, told the International Olympic Committee that talks were taking place about possible law changes.

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