Sharapova suspended for 2 years for doping

Good on her for standing up and taking responsibility.
For that alone she should be given a warning or minimum sentence.

A 2015 paper written by authors at the Center for Preventive Doping Research and the European Monitoring Center for Emerging Doping Agents, described the "anti-ischemic drug" as one that could perhaps demonstrate "an increase in endurance performance of athletes, improved rehabilitation after exercise, protection against stress, and enhanced activations of central nervous system (CNS) functions."
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http://www.ibtimes.com/what-meldonium-maria-sharapova-failed-australian-open-drug-test-banned-substance-2331841

How much effort did the ITF put into publicising the addition to the banned list?
 
A 2015 paper written by authors at the Center for Preventive Doping Research and the European Monitoring Center for Emerging Doping Agents, described the "anti-ischemic drug" as one that could perhaps demonstrate "an increase in endurance performance of athletes, improved rehabilitation after exercise, protection against stress, and enhanced activations of central nervous system (CNS) functions."
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Perhaps?!?!?

If they are not sure then they should STFU and leave Sharapova alone.
 
Why don't they inform the athletes when the list of banned substances grows?

I'm sure she would have stopped using it if she knew? Just curious.
 
Pitbull said:
Why don't they inform the athletes when the list of banned substances grows?

I'm sure she would have stopped using it if she knew? Just curious.
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She gave two reasons she got the email but did not click the link to see the banned substances and that it was a different name on the list than what she knows the name of it
 
Pitbull said:
Why don't they inform the athletes when the list of banned substances grows?

I'm sure she would have stopped using it if she knew? Just curious.
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They probably have a newsletter for this sort of thing. Everyone ignores newsletters though.

Do they just blanket ban? She has a good reason for using this drug and they need to give her doctor some time to find an alternative.
 
schumi said:
She gave two reasons she got the email but did not click the link to see the banned substances and that it was a different name on the list than what she knows the name of it
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O well, she's beautiful. I'll forgive her ignorance :o
 
I'd do this the othe way around...ask all athletes to submit a list of medications they're taking and their only responsibility is to keep their list updated at WADA. WADA then matches stuff up constantly in advance and before a substance gets put on the list, they should send out a warning to athletes using that substance.

It's so crazy, it could work.
 
Jennifer Capriati slams Maria Sharapova after positive drug test Read more: http://w

Former grand slam champion Jennifer Capriati has lashed out at Maria Sharapova on social media, after the Russian tennis star announced that she had tested positive to a banned substance at the Australian Open this year.

In a series of angry tweets, Capriati described herself as "disappointed", and called for Sharapova to be stripped of her titles.

"I had to lose my career and never opted to cheat no matter what. I had to throw in the towel and suffer," she wrote.

"I didn't have the high priced team of [doctors] that found a way for me to cheat and get around the system and wait for science to catch up".

Capriati appeared to defend herself from backlash she received from her comments, but her position did not change.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/...m-positive-20160308-gnd8x5.html#ixzz42IEYPQoX
 
**** you Capriati.

She didn't opt to cheat.
 
Sinbad said:
**** you Capriati.

She didn't opt to cheat.
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Isn't her comment more to do with the fact that Sharapova took something at all? I know most of them take stuff but the moment it is confirmed you kinda lose respect for their achievements.
 
If it's not dangerous, why ban it?
They might as well start banning food.
 
Electron1 said:
How much effort did the ITF put into publicising the addition to the banned list?
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Who cares. In accordance with WADA regulations, the onus is on the athlete to know what is prohibited and what isn't.

And yes, I have been subject to WADA testing.
 
Awww look at all the excuses being made for Sharapova. So cute :love:
 
MickeyD said:
Bit harsh this one.... Read the story to find out why I say that.
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Not for me. If you are a professional athlete its your responsibility to know what you are taking.

Pitbull said:
Why don't they inform the athletes when the list of banned substances grows?

I'm sure she would have stopped using it if she knew? Just curious.
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Why do they need to be informed when the list changes? Its their responsibility to be up to date with the list.
 
HideInLight said:
If it's not dangerous, why ban it?

They might as well start banning food.
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Its not about it being dangerous but about it giving you an unfair advantage over your opponents

And I agree with Capriati. She took it because it wasn't on the list but most probably both she and her doctor knew the effect it had on performance.
 
according to the medical personages this particular substance is supposedly for heart problems. she has a heart problem? yeah right.
 
I can't stand Sharapova. If I never hear her disgusting shrieks again it will be too soon.
 
Celine said:
according to the medical personages this particular substance is supposedly for heart problems. she has a heart problem? yeah right.
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Look, viagra is heart condition medication and I don't have a heart condition so .... errrmmm .... schidt ... wait ... I didn't mean it like that
 
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