FIS canceled Seidl's medals: Bronze goes to Japan!

FIS canceled Seidl's medals: Bronze goes to Japan!

Seefeld, Österreich - The International Ski Association FIS has announced the cancellation of competitive results of the Austrian skier Seidl. This affects numerous of his competitions in the period from October 6, 2016 to February 18, 2017 and from February 19 to April 1, 2019. As a consequence of the decision, Seidl must return all the medals and prize money that he won in these periods. The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) explains that the bronze medal in particular from the team competition at the 2021 World Cup in Oberstdorf and the bronze medal are affected by the alpine world skiing championships in Seefeld. The latter medal is now awarded Japan.

The FIS indicated that possible further consequences could follow. While the national anti-doping agency NADA speaks of suspicion of manipulation in this case, Seidl explains its conspicuous blood values ​​with immune disease. This development throws a disturbing light on the integrity of sport and leaves many questions open for Seidl's return to the competition. The ÖSV expressed optimistic and hoped for the athlete's innocence.

doping cases in sports

The case of Seidl is not the only doping incident that has made headlines in recent times. The Russian figure skater Kamila Walijewa is currently in the focus of the CAS sports court, who is negotiating her doping case from September 26, 2023. Walijewa was tested positively for the trimetacid woman doping agent in December 2021. Interestingly, the negotiation will take place behind closed doors and Walijewa will not be present personally, but via video transmission.

The procedure is of international scope, since the ISU ISU figure skating and the World Anti-Doping Agency Wada demands a four-year lock against you. The Rusada-Anti-Doping Commission had recognized its positive test, but Walijewa did not grant a guilt, which means that it has not yet been punished. The International Sports Community has great interest, especially since the doping affair around the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.

legal situation and doping regulations

In order to better understand the topic of doping offenses, it is important to know the legal framework. The World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) forms the basis for the persecution and sanctioning of doping violations and has been implemented by the World Anti-Doping Agency WADA since 2004. In Germany, this is carried out by the national anti-doping code (NADC), which has regulated the legal situation since January 1, 2021.

Another example of serious doping cases is the locking of two Olympic participants. Nischat Rachimow, who won gold in 2016, had to return his medal due to doping violations. The Russian vengeaner Jelena Laschmanowa, whose gold medal was canceled from 2012, was similar. These events illustrate the strict measures taken against doping offenses.

Since December 10, 2015, laws have been in force in Germany that clearly define the punished use of doping agents and methods. Doping controls that can also affect underage athletes are a central element to maintain integrity in sport. The Nada plans and coordinates doping controls in top German sport and is sure that the measures are effectively implemented.

The current developments in the doping area, as in the cases of Seidl and Walijewa, clearly show that the fight against doping in sport is still of great importance. The transparency, integrity and fairness are essential values ​​that need to be protected.