The IAAF (International Association of Athletic Federations) seems to be completely lost since the publication of the WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) report which severely criticised Russia and just a few other countries.
The use and abuse of Drugs in all Sport has risen sharply during the last fifty years, not only in Athletics. Not enough sportsmen have been punished or simply banned ! At present many World or National records are openly suspected !
The Wada Report presented the perfect opportunity to the IAAF (and other similar sports bodies) to decide to introduce strict new "Drug testing obligations", which sportsmen should have to respect before they can compete.
Is it not the lack of "fool-proof" and rigorous testing at ALL major competitions, which encourages cheating ? The IAAF must "oblige athletes to submit themselves" for a Drugs Test shortly before an event if they want to compete. Likewise, the first three past the post of the event, should also be tested again.
Tests will never be 100% fool-proof but disqualifications should always be immediate. Likewise Trainers as well as the athlete should be barred ! Any appeals could be heard at a later date.
Such a system seems to be the only real solution, but will cost money. The IAAF and WADA also need funds to ensure they can perform their functions. They must be funded correctly, probably by the Organisers of Sports Events !
The IAAF must act quickly with determination. The success of the 2016 RIO Olympics is the Prize !
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