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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Robertson
20 March 2023 Anti-doping – athletics – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO) – Tampering – In-Competition – Non-specified substance – accepted immediate provisional suspension – accepted presence – asked to be heard on sanction – evidence filed contested by DFSNZ and allegation of tampering – evidence supporting DFSNZ…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taane Samuel
Anti-doping – basketball – recreational use in private social setting of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – substance of abuse – used two days before professional game – admitted violations and accepted immediate provisional suspension – parties agreed use not made in a sporting setting and not to enhance performance – prompt referral after notification of adverse analytical…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sincere Harraway
Anti-doping – rugby league player – tested positive for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-caboxylic acid ( a metabolite of THC) – provisionally suspended – admitted violation and advised he intended to engage in a treatment programme – SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides substantial reduction in sanction if used out of competition, unrelated to sports performance and…
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Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO – non-nomination – PH appealed decision of Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) not to nominate her to compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow – urgency due to timing constraints impacting PH travel arrangements and event…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anon
Overview Anti-doping – online purchase and use of Ibutamoren (sold as MK-677) for gym activity – Medsafe confiscated product – requested replacement product which used for few days before received advice from Medsafe first product intercepted at border – disposed of product but had in meantime registered for football and became bound by SADR –…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mahdi Namdari
Overview: Anti-doping – Wrestler tested positive for stanozolol in out-of-competition test – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – provisionally suspended by consent – “B” sample confirmed result of original test – admitted violation – MN sought preliminary determination on the interpretation of new Rule 10.8.1 – allows athlete facing a ban of four or more…
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Abhinav Mani Manota v New Zealand Olympic Committee
Overview: Appeal against decision of NZOC – non-selection – AM appealed decision of NZOC to not select him to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow – urgency due to requirement to confirm quota spot with Badminton World Federation – AM appealed NZOC failure…
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Olivia Sloan v Archery New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – non-nomination – both H and S appealed decision of Archery New Zealand (ANZ) to not nominate either to NZOC to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games – appeals heard together – urgency due to requirement to confirm quota allocation with World Archery – H and S appealed ANZ failure…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sean Winters
Overview: Anti-doping – a member of the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation tested positive for Octodrine and its metabolite Heptaminol in an in-competition test – provisionally suspended without opposition – ‘B’ sample confirmed original test result – admitted violation – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by the parties based on the athlete’s timely admission – Tribunal…
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Biggles Racing Team v Motorcycling New Zealand
Overview: The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against the two decisions of the Respondent’s Appeal Panel which had dismissed infringement notices issued to motorcyclists of other teams.
