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I think this is a very good topic and I look forward to the replies. Why is the use such a big deal and looked upon so negatively? According to WADA,
Cannabis
The inclusion of cannabis on the Prohibited List continues to defy logic and has resulted in many athletes being
unfairly labelled as cheats. Cannabis has no proven performance enhancing properties yet continues to be included
on the list. The role of WADA is not to safeguard against improper drug use, it is there to combat cheating in sport
through doping. Cannabis is not a performance enhancer and should be removed from the list. In our experience,
athletes who have recorded anti-doping violations for cannabis have suffered disproportionate penalties for the
1 of 39‘crime’ they have committed. They have not used cannabis for performance enhancement yet, because of the strict
liability and inflexibility of the Code, they suffer significant sanctions and suspensions as well as dealing with the
social stigma of being labelled a cheat. In fact, a sportsperson who has smoked a small amount of cannabis faces
far harsher consequences than a civilian and that simply isn’t right.
We see no justification for its continued inclusion on the list. It consumes a disproportionate and unreasonable
amount of time and resource for ADO’s – which would be better spent finding genuine cheats.
So why the big deal?
I am not a Chavez Jr fan and I think he is an idiot for even messing with the drugs during a training camp. In my humble opinion, he should not be suspended. I agree with the fine though.
I think this is a very good topic and I look forward to the replies. Why is the use such a big deal and looked upon so negatively? According to WADA,
Cannabis
The inclusion of cannabis on the Prohibited List continues to defy logic and has resulted in many athletes being
unfairly labelled as cheats. Cannabis has no proven performance enhancing properties yet continues to be included
on the list. The role of WADA is not to safeguard against improper drug use, it is there to combat cheating in sport
through doping. Cannabis is not a performance enhancer and should be removed from the list. In our experience,
athletes who have recorded anti-doping violations for cannabis have suffered disproportionate penalties for the
1 of 39‘crime’ they have committed. They have not used cannabis for performance enhancement yet, because of the strict
liability and inflexibility of the Code, they suffer significant sanctions and suspensions as well as dealing with the
social stigma of being labelled a cheat. In fact, a sportsperson who has smoked a small amount of cannabis faces
far harsher consequences than a civilian and that simply isn’t right.
We see no justification for its continued inclusion on the list. It consumes a disproportionate and unreasonable
amount of time and resource for ADO’s – which would be better spent finding genuine cheats.
So why the big deal?
I am not a Chavez Jr fan and I think he is an idiot for even messing with the drugs during a training camp. In my humble opinion, he should not be suspended. I agree with the fine though.
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