BOA Could Accept Drug Cheats- 2012 London Olympics Latest News

Incase the lifetime ban for the drug cheats is declared as unlawful by British Olympic Association, Dwain Chambers would be the part of Team GB. This is directly challenging the World Anti-Doping Agency policy, as this ban is non-compliant with the code.

While addressing BBC Radio 5 Live, BOA Chairman Lord Moynihan said, “They will, rest assured, be fully embraced into the team.”

Before the end of April, both BOA and Wada is hoping Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will make the decision.

Moynihan also insisted that BOA Bylaw had huge support over the British athletes. If it is changed by the lawyers, individuals affected would receive, “the same treatment as anybody else and we will wish them luck.”

After failing a drugs test in the year 2003, Sprinter Chambers served a ban. In case, if BOA lost then he could participate in 2012 London Olympics Games.
Moynihan said, “We are going to Cas to try to win this case, we believe we need to do so on behalf of clean athletes and reflect the 90-95% of athletes who consistently ask for this selection policy.”

He further added, “We have full autonomy to decide who we are going to select and we believe that is a very strong position in front of Cas. This is not a sanction or double jeopardy, this is a selection policy. The right of team selectors is the basis for a strong appeal.” According to Moynihan, the selection policy of BOA offers a fairer deal for those who are clean athletes.

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