In anti-doping, the principle of strict liability applies when an athlete's urine or blood sample reveals the presence of a prohibited substance. This means that the athlete is held strictly responsible for the substances found in their body, regardless of:
Intention: Whether the athlete knowingly or unknowingly ingested the substance.
Negligence: Whether the athlete was careless or not in avoiding prohibited substances.
Therefore, an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) occurs whenever a prohibited substance (or its metabolites or markers) is detected in an athlete's sample, regardless of the circumstances surrounding its presence.
Why Strict Liability?
This principle is essential for ensuring fairness and a level playing field in sports. It discourages athletes from taking any risks with potentially banned substances, even unintentionally, and protects the integrity of clean competition.
Important Note:
While strict liability applies, the World Anti-Doping Code also allows for a reduction in consequences for athletes who can demonstrate that they did not intentionally or recklessly use the prohibited substance. This provides a mechanism for mitigating penalties in exceptional circumstances where the athlete is demonstrably not at fault.
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