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11-02-2007, 11:24 AM
Form SI.com
Former Astana team rider Andrej Kashechkin is taking cycling authorities to court over a failed drug test, a case that could have major implications in all sports in the fight against doping.
The Kazakh is suing cycling's world governing body in Belgium, challenging several key provisions of the World Anti-Doping Agency's code and contesting the unlimited right of sports federations to test riders out of competition.
Kashechkin and his lawyers contend the tests are illegally stacked against athletes and that federations have no right to impose heavy sanctions that damage a competitor's career.
My opinion; I hope Andrej is successful. My employer won't be able to do random drug test any more. I think most of us are in the position for our carriers, 1 strike and you are out permanently. Professional Cycling brought this on themselves. Too bad, so sad.
Former Astana team rider Andrej Kashechkin is taking cycling authorities to court over a failed drug test, a case that could have major implications in all sports in the fight against doping.
The Kazakh is suing cycling's world governing body in Belgium, challenging several key provisions of the World Anti-Doping Agency's code and contesting the unlimited right of sports federations to test riders out of competition.
Kashechkin and his lawyers contend the tests are illegally stacked against athletes and that federations have no right to impose heavy sanctions that damage a competitor's career.
My opinion; I hope Andrej is successful. My employer won't be able to do random drug test any more. I think most of us are in the position for our carriers, 1 strike and you are out permanently. Professional Cycling brought this on themselves. Too bad, so sad.