The World Conference on Doping in Sport, held in Johannesburg, is set to conclude with the adoption of a new global anti-doping code. The new code, effective from January 1, 2015, is marked by significant changes, including an increase in the standard suspension period from two to four years for a first violation, unless proven unintentional. This measure aims to exclude athletes convicted of doping from the next Olympic Games. However, there are concerns that certain provisions in the new code may undermine this objective. Critics argue that athletes might exploit loopholes to reduce their sanctions to a two-year suspension by claiming no intention to dope without providing evidence.
WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY: NEW BOSS, NEW CODE FROM JANUARY 2014
