Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova will continue her role as a UN goodwill ambassador when her suspension for using a prohibited drug expires in April 2017.
Sharapova, who was appointed as the UN Development Programme (UNDP) goodwill ambassador in February 2007, admitted in March that she had taken the substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January and was subsequently banned for two years by an investigating tribunal before her suspension was reduced to 15 months in October after she filed an appeal.
The latest development was confirmed through a statement from the UN as follows: "The UNDP is glad to learn that Maria Sharapova can return to the sport she loves sooner than expected and we will lift the suspension of her role as our goodwill ambassador once the reduced ban expires in April 2017."
"We understand that Ms Sharapova will be focused on resuming her tennis career and we look forward to discussing her role and engagement with the UNDP at an appropriate date." the statement further read.
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