At last someone with influence expresses a sentiment which reflects the feelings of not only the British Sporting Public, but also what is felt in other countries , like France and the EU in general.
Firstly, Lord Coe wants a wider "Drug Net", to cover sports in general ! This Blog has aimed at such a wider net for a long time !
Sport has become as Professional as any other activities, which one would like to mention ! Alas the real question is "Where does Amateur Sport end and where does Professional Sport start ?"
There is no definition ! Should there not be a "cut off" ?
The second real problem concerns the punishment of "Sportsmen" who have used dope ! At this point one must be clear, very clear. What is "Dope", where in any sport is this defined ?
The simple answer is "NOWHERE" ! All sports organisations, which depend on "publicity" to cover their costs, do not want scandals ! The "Tour de France" is a perfect example.
Lord Coe must know this, but one must admire his initiative.
What this Blog would like to see is the all-time disqualification of any "sportsman" AND his trainer, when it is proved that he has taken drugs.
Lord Coe, I wish you well !
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