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UK Anti-Doping has been subjected to a formal investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency for allowing British Cycling to conduct its own investigation on one of its cyclists in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics, according to reports.
In 2011, it is understood that Ukad allowed British Cycling to attempt to search for a potential drug addict themselves after a British rider was subjected to out-of-competition drug testing and his urine was found to contain an unusual amount of the banned steroid nandrolone, according to reports in the sunday time and Sunday mail. But British Cycling’s findings were never made public and Ukad admits he “has no record” of what happened. The Wada code obliges Ukad, not a governing body like British Cycling, to undertake such investigations.
“We have asked our independent intelligence and investigations department to investigate this matter further and contact Ukad for further information,” said a Wada spokesman. Sunday mail.
“Under Article 20.5.6 of the 2009 Code, National Anti-Doping Organizations had an obligation to vigorously pursue all possible anti-doping rule violations within their jurisdiction, including investigating whether Athlete Support Personnel or others may have been involved in a doping case. The items you have provided are of great concern to Wada. “
On Ukad’s permission for British Cycling to test urine for nandrolone, Wada’s spokesperson said: “The rules relating to the specific activities of national governing bodies are a matter for Ukad. However, all these NGBs fall under the umbrella of the relevant signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code and are therefore bound by its terms.
“Article 6.1 of the code establishes that in order to establish the presence of a prohibited substance, the samples will only be analyzed in laboratories accredited by Wada.
“Any allegation that an NGB may be testing its athletes in private, in a non-accredited laboratory, for the purpose of detecting a prohibited substance should be thoroughly investigated.”
A Ukad spokesperson said: “We cannot confirm or comment on individual missions or test results.”
Ukad is pleased to explain that sometimes “threshold substances” are reported negative but are below the level where investigation is required and can exist in the body naturally. “We work within the Wada framework and we are always happy to work with them if they require more information from us.”
