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Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22
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Rugby League Player suspended for 1 month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for cannabis. The revised SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for a reduced sanction if an athlete completes an approved treatment programme. The athlete must complete the approved programme underway, or three months suspension will apply.
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Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand
Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-nomination for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Piera Hudson against the decision of Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) not to nominate her to participate at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
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Recreational athlete suspended for four months for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended a recreational footballer for four months following his online purchase and use of a prohibited substance, Ibutamoren, sold as MK-677, a non-specified substance prohibited at all times.
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Wrestler suspended for three years for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended wrestler Mahdi Namdari for three years after his positive test for stanozolol, a non-specified substance prohibited at all times.
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Sports Tribunal 2020/21 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2020/21. See Annual Report
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Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for Tokyo Olympic Games
The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Abhinav Mani Manota against the decision of New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) not to select him for the New Zealand team for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Tribunal dismisses archers’ appeals against non-nomination for Tokyo Olympic Games
The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeals by Olivia Hodgson and Olivia Sloan against the decision of Archery New Zealand (ANZ) to not nominate either athlete for the Tokyo Olympic Games team.
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Powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal has suspended powerlifter Sean Winters for two years for returning a positive test for Octodrine and its metabolite Heptaminol, which are specified substances prohibited in competition. The suspension was backdated to 19 July 2020, the date of the test, for the athlete’s timely admission.
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Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal from motorcycling team about decisions from Motorcycling New Zealand’s Appeal Panel
The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Biggles Racing Team against two decisions made by Motorcycling New Zealand’s Appeal Panel involving motorcyclists from other teams.
