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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Flo Clifford

Weight-loss drugs to remain on Wada monitoring list but not banned for 2027

Serena Williams is the most high-profile athlete to discuss using weight-loss drugs - (Getty)

Athletes will continue to be able to use weight-loss medication in 2027, although the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) will keep the drugs on its monitoring list.

Wada has concerns over the ability of weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide - commonly referred to by brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro - to aid performance.

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