Sharapova fails drug test

[peternorth]

Breaking News!!!

People expected her to announce retirement, but instead informs everyone that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open (Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific).

We wait now for the outcome. Patience.

 

[ManWithNoName]

At the 2016 Australian Open no less.

 

[Captivating]

She's not an Aussie so she must be guilty. Let the double standards roll in.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Started using the drug in 2006. Wow. Drug testing in tennis, am i right guys.

One thing I like (from what little i read)is that she has taken full responsibility and accepted an outcome. Makes everything else more believable. A certain team could learn a bit here

Now it is all about the suspension and how long. Reckon this media accouncement is all about saving face.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Oh, okay drug only put on banned list this year.

Seems like an honest f up now. Pointing more to a 6 month ban u would think, she took it for 10 years for specific health purposes

 

[peternorth]

Started using the drug in 2006. Wow. Drug testing in tennis, am i right guys.

One thing I like (from what little i read)is that she has taken full responsibility and accepted an outcome. Makes everything else more believable. A certain team could learn a bit here

Now it is all about the suspension and how long. Reckon this media accouncement is all about saving face.

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so you're saying she self reported to avoid more scrutiny?

 

[peternorth]

think she'll get some time off, but if you're any of the remaining slams in coming months you'd be filthy if she misses your tournament

 

[Xtreme]

See ya Sharapova no room for drug cheats in sport

 

[SwampCreature]

*annoyed grunt*

 

[BobbyMorri]

6 month ban from fed cup tie(her last "played" match) would make her an unseeded player at the US open still.

She might be available for the Olympics. In saying that, I doubt she be selected, as Russian tennis is so strong, they don't really need her.

 

[Axcellence]

I genuinely feel sorry for her.

I did check ASADA's website and it doesn't list Meldonium. Screenshot attached.

 

[T2B_]

Well taking full responsibility is a good start...

 

[Theprofessional]

What is this taking full responsibility nonsense? What an unbrave individual

 

[peternorth]

What is this taking full responsibility nonsense? What an unbrave individual

does that mean a brave person will not come forward?

 

[vaughany]

Bombshell of epic proportions. Would never have expected this is what the presser would be about

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[vaughany]

Just watched the presser in full. Great statement and very well spoken by Maria

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[TheFreshBanana]

Really disappointed being a Sharapova fan. Not really sure what to think

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

She's not an Aussie so she must be guilty. Let the double standards roll in.

She admitted that she took the banned drug.

 

[the_interloper]

At the 2016 Australian Open no less.

Why would that matter?

 

[Xtreme]

Why would that matter?

No wonder they call it the happy slam, you've got Tomic getting lap dances, random players getting wasted, other players performance enhance doping themselves (and still losing lol).

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Seventh athlete to test positive to Meldonium after it was added to the banned list in January. Perhaps WADA need to re-think how they communicate additions to the banned list...

 

[Haynefan#1872]

Seventh athlete to test positive to Meldonium after it was added to the banned list in January. Perhaps WADA need to re-think how they communicate additions to the banned list...

Or maybe young healthy athletes need to stop taking angina medication to enhance their performance. I love the way she said she had a family history of diabetes as a way of explaining why she was taking it.

 

[peternorth]

heard it was just vitamin C

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Or maybe young healthy athletes need to stop taking angina medication to enhance their performance. I love the way she said she had a family history of diabetes as a way of explaining why she was taking it.

Except up until the first of January this year it wasn't on the banned substance list. Whether you view it as performance enhancing or not, it was perfectly legal for her to consume it. It's not exactly unusual for athletes to look for legal supplements that give them an edge.

 

[peternorth]

so when did she take the drug? if taken on dec 31 then its ok right?