Month: February 2025

Paul Horvath speaks on ABC Sport Podcast about the Jannik Sinner doping case

Paul Horvath commented on Jannik Sinner’s doping case, explaining that Sinner’s positive tests for clostebol were caused by accidental contamination. The substance was transferred when his physiotherapist massaged him after applying a clostebol-containing cream for a hand injury. Paul highlighted that while unusual, such contamination is possible and noted that the legal process followed established …

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Doping to Win: The Risks for Feeder Clubs and Their Athletes

At the sub-elite level, doping to win to reach the next level of competition occurs. Athletes give tremendous time, effort, and dedication to their chosen sport. The pressure and desire to reach the elite level among their peers can sometimes be overwhelming, which can lead to occasional or consistent doping. Inadvertent doping through the use …

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The Risks of Social Media Use by Athletes and the Disciplinary Processes that Follow

Social media has become a way of life in the 21st century. For athletes and sports organisations, navigating risks on social media has been a challenge. There have been countless incidents where athletes have found themselves in strife after a social media post. It is up to sports organisations to guide its athletes to avoid …

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