Athletes who are caught intentionally using
performance-enhancing drugs will now receive an
automatic four-year ban.
New rules to the world anti-doping code that
came into effect on January 1, have increased the
suspension for cheats from the previous two
years to four years.
Anyone who misses three tests within a 12-
month period will be suspended for two years, but
dopers who cooperate and provide crucial
information after being caught could face reduced
bans.
"Successful implementation will mean an
innovative and robust anti-doping programme
that reaches further than ever before, to more
athletes, more support personnel and more sport
lovers, all of who want to be part of sport free
from doping," Minister for Sport, Tourism &
Equalities Helen Grant said in a statement via UK
Anti-Doping.
"We will see tougher sanctions - not just for
athletes, but also for those who assist in the
doping process."
Paula Radcliffe claimed last month that nations
should be banned for frequent doping offences.
performance-enhancing drugs will now receive an
automatic four-year ban.
New rules to the world anti-doping code that
came into effect on January 1, have increased the
suspension for cheats from the previous two
years to four years.
Anyone who misses three tests within a 12-
month period will be suspended for two years, but
dopers who cooperate and provide crucial
information after being caught could face reduced
bans.
"Successful implementation will mean an
innovative and robust anti-doping programme
that reaches further than ever before, to more
athletes, more support personnel and more sport
lovers, all of who want to be part of sport free
from doping," Minister for Sport, Tourism &
Equalities Helen Grant said in a statement via UK
Anti-Doping.
"We will see tougher sanctions - not just for
athletes, but also for those who assist in the
doping process."
Paula Radcliffe claimed last month that nations
should be banned for frequent doping offences.
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