ScottCM Posted November 13, 2013 Share I know the news is a couple of days old already, but damn. For those who dont know, in Cape Town there is a World Conference on Doping in Sport. USADA chief executive Travis Tygart amongst others are pushing to extend the two year ban to four years. This will only be for first offenses though. "We're comfortable with the four years on a first offense," Tygart said. "Obviously trafficking, distribution, cover-up can be a higher level of offense and we think that's appropriate, particularly for athlete support personnel, coaches, doctors, team owners that are complicit in a conspiracy." Is it just me that wants to buy Tygard a Whole bottle of Bells or what?Wish our government would implement this philosophy. Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 13, 2013 Share Should be a lifetime ban from sport for doping.....wish they would hit the Dr's, coaches and team managers just as hard. E1A104, Steven Knoetze (sk27), fanievb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted November 13, 2013 Share certainly for the serious stuff like EPO, blood transfusions, but for the little stuff that often enters the system through supplements or funny things like diuretics it might be a little harsh.....unless its can be proved the funny thing is being used as a masking agent. HappyMartin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 13, 2013 Share certainly for the serious stuff like EPO, blood transfusions, but for the little stuff that often enters the system through supplements or funny things like diuretics it might be a little harsh.....unless its can be proved the funny thing is being used as a masking agent. Yes,steroids,EPO and anything else where needles are involved. Over the counter stuff could be a accident. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDonkey Posted November 13, 2013 Share People seem to be a bit extreme on their opinions on this. Deliberate actions by professionals or people invoved with making money from the sport should result in harsh punishment, stoopid behavior should be harsh as well but 4 yrs for an amateur in E batch is a little silly. Pieterg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted November 13, 2013 Share People seem to be a bit extreme on their opinions on this. Death by firing squad should solve the problem!! Does seem a bit excessive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 13, 2013 Share Lets go protest with banners Lance didn't dope Lance didn't dope!.He used perforamce enhancers prescibed by a qualified dr...Mkay LongDonkey and igknot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 13, 2013 Share IFor those who dont know, in Cape Town there is a World Conference on Doping in Sport. Isn't it in Joburg? "The changes to the World Anti-Doping Code, which first came into effect in 2003, should be ratified at this week’s World Conference on Doping in Sport in Johannesburg, and will be effective as of January 1st 2015." http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wada-toughen-up-anti-doping-laws-in-wake-of-armstrong-case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted November 13, 2013 Share You can’t make doping a black and white scenario.There is incentive to be in the grey area, and it’s an arms race so the goalpost is always shifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted November 13, 2013 Share You can’t make doping a black and white scenario. Is that the logic USADA applied in giving everyone else involved a six month slap on the wrist and giving Lance a life ban? Where I grew up, we used to call that ***** psychology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90 Inch Posted November 13, 2013 Share Meanwhile Tennis players get a 4 Month suspension ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Isn't it in Joburg? "The changes to the World Anti-Doping Code, which first came into effect in 2003, should be ratified at this week’s World Conference on Doping in Sport in Johannesburg, and will be effective as of January 1st 2015." http://www.cyclingne...-armstrong-case Not there myself so dont know definitely but according to supersport it is in Cape Town, "Tygart spoke in an interview in Cape Town ahead of this week's World Conference on Doping in Sport, a four-day summit that will deal with issues emanating from the Armstrong scandal." http://www.supersport.com/cycling/international/news/131111/Door_open_for_Armstrong_Tygart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted November 13, 2013 Share Not there myself so dont know definitely but according to supersport it is in Cape Town, "Tygart spoke in an interview in Cape Town ahead of this week's World Conference on Doping in Sport, a four-day summit that will deal with issues emanating from the Armstrong scandal." http://www.superspor...rmstrong_Tygart The 2013 World Conference on Doping in Sport is being organised by the World Anti-Doping Agency, with the generous support of Sport and Recreation South Africa and the City of Johannesburg.This fourth World Conference of its kind will be another successful milestone in the fight against doping and members of the world's anti-doping community are encouraged to attend this highly-significant event.The City of Johannesburg looks forward to welcoming you. The Conference will take place at the: Sandton Convention Centre (SCC)Maude StreetSANDTON 2196South AfricaTel: +27 11 779 0000Website: www.saconvention.co.za http://www.wada2013.org/index.php/en/ Edited November 13, 2013 by Cellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Well there we have it, Thanks Cellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted November 13, 2013 Share Is that the logic USADA applied in giving everyone else involved a six month slap on the wrist and giving Lance a life ban? No, I think the logic they used ran along the lines of, come forward and tell us the truth and we will be lenient; an offer made to all involved in US Postal. Some said, "OK, we are bust, here is our story" they got 6 months. Some said " F@ck you ! Stop libeling me. I am well connected and will sue the hell out of you ! I am the most tested athlete in the history of the universe, you have nothing on me, so f@ck off ! " they got lifetime bans. Seems fair to me ScottCM, Jewbacca, Patchelicious and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted November 13, 2013 Share No, I think the logic they used ran along the lines of, come forward and tell us the truth and we will be lenient; an offer made to all involved in US Postal. Some said, "OK, we are bust, here is our story" they got 6 months. Some said " F@ck you ! Stop libeling me. I am well connected and will sue the hell out of you ! I am the most tested athlete in the history of the universe, you have nothing on me, so f@ck off ! " they got lifetime bans. Seems fair to me 6 months? Fair? For years of cheating? Doesn't seem fair to me. (and, whether you believe him or not, according to Lance, he was never offered any such deal.) I mean, if they are now discussing 4 years for a first time offence, and under the existing rules, there is a two year sanction, why didn't the guys get their two years? Why did Lance get life? makes no sense. Edited November 13, 2013 by Cellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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