By wsim 
Sha’Carri Richardson, a renowned American track athlete, was denied a chance to compete in a critical Olympic sprint this month due to a positive cannabis test. Now, the country’s ruling board for track and field is calling for a reevaluation of global regulations on cannabis penalties for athletes. Richardson had disclosed that they had consumed cannabis in a legal region following the recent death of their mother.
The recent statement from USA Track & Field (USATF) came after Team USA refused to enter Richardson into a separate race, the 4x100m relay, which takes place after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) 30-day probationary period.
Activists consider the action as overly harsh, and USATF appears to concur that regulations have to evolve, even if it is hesitant to adjust its own regulations to allow an exemption in this situation.
The ruling board is echoing President Joe Biden’s stance, in which they stated that “rules are rules,” while also stating that “whether they should remain the rules” is an unresolved subject. This is noteworthy for a president who has consistently opposed recreational cannabis legislation.
Though this will not alter Richardson’s situation, it’s a major announcement that reflects criticism for the disqualification from fans, activists, and legislators.
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