//Sanctions
Penalization
Based on the World Anti-Doping Code, if the act is done with intent, the punishment that will be imposed is a four-year suspension.
Explanation: Article 10.2.1.2 explains that the suspension period is four years for the specified substance if it can be proven that the act was done with intent.
If the act is done without intention, the suspension period is for two years, with the condition that the athlete must explain how the substance was obtained and the purpose for which it was taken. Explanation: Article 10.2.2 explains that if Article 10.2.1 does not apply, the suspension period is 2 years.
Ways to determine intentions ?
If the athlete knows the risk of taking the substance involved will violate the anti-doping rules, but he completely ignores the risk, the athlete is considered to have committed doping on purpose. Some benchmarks to consider whether a prohibited substance/method is taken with intent:
The athlete is an experienced
person
person
Athletes have been tested several times before this
The athlete have competed in many
tournament
tournament
The substance can improve the performance of athletes
The athlete have participated/attended anti-doping seminars
The material clearly contains prohibited substances