Decisions

Anti-doping - gymnast based in Auckland tested positive for methylphenidate metabolite Ritalinic acid, a Specified Substance prohibited in competition - provisionally suspended without opposition - 'B' sample confirmed result of original test - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed... by parties based on timely admission and lack of intent for gaining a performance advantage - Tribunal imposed a two year sanction backdated to the date of the test

Anti-doping case · Other · 13 February 2020

Successful application for costs by an applicant who had succeeded in its original appeal (in a decision dated 25 October 2019).

Non anti-doping case · 24 January 2020

Successful application for costs by applicant who had succeeded in her original appeal (dated 1 July 2019)

Non anti-doping case · Table Tennis · 22 January 2020

Non-nomination appeal - 2020 Winter Youth Olympics - Appellant argued that undue weight had been placed on one-off performances that he had been unable to attend - Appellant further argued that his results over an extended three month period established that he was the number one ranked male athlete... - The Tribunal noted the extensive material made available to it, but was unable to find evidence of cherry picking by selectors, bias, an appearance of bias or any unfairness - The Tribunal determined that the exercise undertaken within the sport and by the New Zealand Olympic Committee were in accordance with the prevailing protocols, and that the discretions exercised were available and rational - appeal dismissed

Non anti-doping case · Other · 19 December 2019