“I told the Ministry of Sports that the budget of RUSADA was reduced by 10% due to the situation with coronavirus. This is logical, since the number of competitions will be reduced, therefore, they reacted to this with understanding, ”RIA Novosti quoted Ganus as saying.

He noted that RUSADA budget would still not be enough for all the necessary activities.

“We are testing in accordance with our program. Those athletes who fall into the program will undergo testing, because we act strictly according to international rules, ”the agency’s director general added.

Earlier it was reported that Ganus intends to go to court because of corruption charges.