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christ · Futures level

Tara Moore

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

It was only the 'majority' of CAS Panel who found in favour of the ITIA and against Tara

I think the multi-layered approach of ITIA, Independent Tribunal, CAS ... is confusing and has led to accusations of infighting between different levels (aka Halep)

But I don't really agree with the last bit, christ - it's constantly amazing what defences many people come up with - sort of the 'dog ate my homework' style - people will try anything if trapped in a corner (nothing to do with Tara specifically)

By the way, this is the CAS official announcement - not sure it's been put up here:

www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload/CAS_Media_Release_10298.pdf

Grachka · County player

The difficulty I have with this story is that, if it were anyone else in Tara's situation and back story, we'd likely all back up a heavy sanction to discourage doping and apply scrutiny. Many non-Brits who have been suspended have been more heavily criticised than when it's a Brit.

With Tara, there's a natural default (when discussed in the media, forums etc.) towards that she's been hard done by, and that there's somehow been a mistake or non-deliberate reason. While I understand that mindset, I don't think we can rely on all British athletes being fair and law-abiding in all cases.

Definitely a huge unfairness in the amount of time taken to bring this case to conclusion, however, and a huge disparity versus what happens when it affects the top of the game.

indiana · Tennis legend

Tbf, while yes I do see the "but she's British" point and no-one here has declared her guilty, there have been posts ranging from at ieast questioning to downright scepticism in pretty ranging discussions both here and in the 'Doping Again!' thread.

But yes, an almost universal feeling that it is very wrong how the process is so much easier for the haves compared to the have nots.