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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2020. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Alberto Salazar

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether UK Athletics has, at any time, sought advice from either UK Sport or UK Anti-Doping about the ban imposed on Alberto Salazar by the United States Anti-Doping Agency leading to the closure of the Nike Oregon Project; and if so, whether either of those bodies provided any formal response or guidance.

Answer

Subsequent to USADA’s ban of Alberto Salazar being issued, UK Sport’s discussions with UK Athletics on this issue have focused on ensuring there is an effective independent review as to whether UK Athletics took the appropriate decisions in respect of its relationship with Mr Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project.

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has offered support to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) during its investigations. However, UKAD has not received any request for information from UK Athletics in relation to Mr Salazar’s ban.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL336
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Drugs Misuse USA Athletics UK Athletics UK Sport UK Anti-Doping Salazar, Alberto
Link
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