General Article Commonwealth Games ‘ludicrous’ drug testing row threatens expansion into esports

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Esports leader says it’s ‘ludicrous’ to expect them to adopt the same extensive anti-doping policy as conventional sport to become a full part of the Commonwealth Games.

By Aasma Day

In a fortnight’s time thousands of excited spectators will be roaring on international sporting superstars at an elite event in Birmingham. Not the Commonwealth Games, but a parallel, linked competition taking place at the same time a short drive away across the city.

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