Sinner and a Possible Heavy Punishment: WADA to Request Between One and Two Years of Sanction

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The Jannik Sinner case will experience a new twist in events both on April 16 and 17, the scheduled dates for the trial at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to determine if the Italian will be sanctioned again for doping. Following the verdict of the ITIA independent tribunal, the WADA found reasons to doubt and request a different sentence, escalating the Italian's case to a higher court of justice... and if anyone thought they would be lenient with him, they just have to listen to their spokesperson, James Fitzgerald, to realize that the outcome could cause a total stir in the tennis circuit.

James spoke with La Stampa and delved into the reasons why WADA has sought this new trial, as well as revealing what the sanction will be that the anti-doping agency will request: nothing less than one to two years of punishment. "We believe that the 'no-fault, no-negligence' verdict was incorrect under current laws, and we ask for a suspension period of one to two years. WADA does not request the cancellation of any results, except for those already canceled in the initial sentence", began Fitzgerald with his plea, pointing out that it has been the athletes themselves who in recent months have advocated for stricter sanctions in these types of cases.

In Jannik Sinner's particular case, a focal point was the very small amount for which he tested positive, leading many positives to be due to cases of cross-contamination. Is WADA aware of this? "We are aware of the issues caused by contamination and we fight against them. Over the years, the minimum threshold for several substances has been adjusted to ensure fairness for athletes who inadvertently ingest a prohibited substance, in addition to protecting them from those who cheat. I can confirm that the rules related to contamination are currently being reviewed".

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPLANATIONS AND 'MASKING AGENTS'

Many people talk about how the small amount shown in tests is because they 'mask' the intake of other prohibited substances. "It is known that several substances are taken to mask the intake of others that are prohibited. Therefore, it is necessary for these masking agents to be included in the list of prohibited substances and methods".

Lastly, Fitzgerald advocated for continuing to be strict on anti-doping matters, asking athletes for specific explanations and clear evidence if they want to prove that their positives are due to contamination cases. "If an athlete who tests positive for a prohibited substance does not have to explain where it came from or how it entered his system, it would be too easy for cheaters to escape significant sanctions".

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner y un posible gran castigo: la WADA pedirá entre uno y dos años de sanción