Tuesday, August 15, 2006
"Drugs allegations must be investigated" - officials
From various Newswires:
The allegations of widespread steroid abuse in the Hamm Bennett will be thoroughly investigated, according to official sources.
Whilst a spokesperson for the Hamm Bennett Umpire refused to comment on the allegations, sources close to the tournament's organising committee said that the story was being taken seriously.
"We've seen two ordinary men producing extraordinary feats out there - we're certainly not ruling anything out at this stage. All I can say is that some of the things that happened out on court were not natural, and we need an explanation."
It is unclear what options remain open to officials, but the most likely outcome of a positive test would be a fine of around £2million handed out by the event's governing body.
The allegations of widespread steroid abuse in the Hamm Bennett will be thoroughly investigated, according to official sources.
Whilst a spokesperson for the Hamm Bennett Umpire refused to comment on the allegations, sources close to the tournament's organising committee said that the story was being taken seriously.
"We've seen two ordinary men producing extraordinary feats out there - we're certainly not ruling anything out at this stage. All I can say is that some of the things that happened out on court were not natural, and we need an explanation."
It is unclear what options remain open to officials, but the most likely outcome of a positive test would be a fine of around £2million handed out by the event's governing body.
