OCA Fined $500,000 for Defying WADA's North Korea Flag Ban at Asian Games

Despite repeated warnings, the Olympic Council of Asia allowed the North Korean flag to fly, violating the World Anti-Doping Agency's ban imposed due to North Korea's non-compliance with global anti-doping rules.

• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has fined the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) $500,000 for allowing North Korea to fly its flag at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
• WADA had banned the North Korean flag at all major sporting events, excluding the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in 2021 due to the country's non-compliance with global anti-doping rules.
• The North Korean flag was displayed throughout the 19th Asian Games in China at the opening ceremony, in the athletes' village, and at competitions and medal ceremonies.
• Despite repeated reminders from WADA before and during the Games, the OCA refused to comply with the terms of North Korea's non-compliance.
• North Korea's weightlifters made a stunning return to the world stage in Hangzhou, winning six gold medals and smashing six world records.

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