© RTWADA director general Olivier Niggli
The World Anti-Doping Agency isn't so desperate to see Russia reinstated in the organization, WADA director general Olivier Niggli said in a hot mic conversation captured by RT.Niggli was talking to WADA's newly re-elected president, Craig Reedie, on the sidelines of a meeting of the agency's Foundation Board in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday.
"It's good to say we're working with Russia, but don't give the impression that we're rushing," Niggli said as he instructed WADA president.
"No, no," Reedie replied.
"I think be patient and... we want them to get back, but not under any condition. Just be careful," Niggli said.
"Yeah, but I can be encouraging with [Vitaly] Smirnov (Russia's Independent Public Anti-Doping Commission's head)," Reedie answered.
"Yeah, but not too much. Just be neutral. We aren't desperate for them [Russia] to come back," Niggli stressed."They can come back if they do the right thing," he added.
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