OTTAWA, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency will take a full investigation into allegations of doping in Russia, it announced on Wednesday.

WADA president Craig Reedie said in a statement that the allegation in the German TV program needs further investigation.

Reedie said, "The allegations that have been raised in the German television programs require close scrutiny to determine what actions are required to be taken by WADA and others, to confirm the evidence, seek further evidence, and pursue any anti-doping rule violations or breaches of the International Standards that have allegedly taken place."

"WADA must ensure that all athletes who have cheated, either at national or international level, are dealt with in an appropriate fashion under the World Anti-Doping Code," he said.

WADA will announce the details of such an inquiry once the composition of the Commission and the details of the Terms of Reference are completed

The programs alleged a web of doping and corruption in Russian athletics that implicated government-backed agencies.

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