“Is it fair to demand an apology from Tutberidze? Any accusation must be confirmed. There is no proof of her guilt in supplying the pill. Although she bears some responsibility, we cannot blame only. We have laws that establish responsibility for doping among minors. But for this we need clear evidence. That is why Tutberidze demands an apology. Without confirmation, it is slander.
Of course, it is unacceptable that only the young athlete suffers. But these issues must be considered in court and people who are aware of doping must be taken into account, ”Rodnina said in an interview with a Sport24 correspondent.
Earlier, Tatyana Tarasova said that no athlete would take pills without a coach. Recall that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) disqualified 17-year-old Valieva for violating anti-doping rules for four years, starting December 25, 2021. Trimetazidine, a banned drug, was found in her sample.
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Source: Sport
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