ATHLETICS : PUNISH DRUG CHEATS AND TRAINERS !

The IAAF (International Association of Athletic Fédérations) and WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) each have two problems but no real options -

1   Catch and punish Drug Cheats

2   Professionalise their Organisations 

Previous articles in this Blog have drawn attention to the fact that banning or excluding Russia, or any other country, from international Competitions like the Olympic Games or World Championships, is the right punishment !   This is because neither the IAAF nor WADA can ever be sure that any banned country has finally taken ALL the steps necessary to irradicate the use of illegal doping products in its country.  

To be caught and punished, Drug Cheats  must be systematically tested just before each event : if they are clean, they can participate in the event.  If they are not "clean", they are automatically banned for a long period of time or until they appeal ! 

This implies that the IAAF and WADA must each re-assess their  responsibilities and co-operation. 

 

Furthermore, it appears that neither the IAAF nor WADA has the guarantee of the financial means required to attain its all its objectives.

All the permanent officers should be remunerated reasonably and their reasonable expenses reimbursed.  These Organisations cannot be considered to be "charities" with benevolent, unpaid, "Managers" !   They in fact have the same responsibilities as international Politicians or Ambassadors !

If they are not financed by the members they serve and who profit financially from Sports Events, a complete "MESS" will soon arise, similar to the one which FIFA is experiencing ! 

The next Olympic Games are on the horizon and solutions must be found for a new start.  

A NEW START is what every sports enthusiast wants !       

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