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REGULATION 21 APPENDIX 2 otherwise approved by WADA. Violations of other Regulations may be established using analytical results from other laboratories so long as the results are reliable. Comment 22 (Regulation 21.6.2.1): For example, relevant profile information could be used to direct Target Testing or to support an anti-doping rule violation proceeding under Regulation 21.2.2 (Use or Attempted Use), or both. Comment 23 (Regulation 21.6.4): The objective of this Regulation is to extend the principle of “intelligent Testing” to the Sample analysis menu so as to most effectively and efficiently detect doping. It is recognised that the resources available to fight doping are limited and that increasing the Sample analysis menu may, in some sports and countries, reduce the number of Samples which can be analysed. Comment 24 (Regulation 21.7.9): Players and other Persons shall receive credit for a Provisional Suspension against any period of Ineligibility which is ultimately imposed. See Regulations 21.10.11.3.1 and 21.10.11.3.2. Comment 25 (Regulation 21.8.1): For example, a hearing could be expedited on the eve of a major Event where the resolution of the anti-doping rule violation is necessary to determine the Player's eligibility to participate in the Event, or during an Event where the resolution of the case will affect the validity of a team’s results or continued participation in the Event. Comment 26 (Regulation 21.9): Any awards received by Players or other Persons will be Disqualified. However, Disqualification of the team will be as provided in Regulation 21.11. Comment 27 (Regulation 21.10.3.3): Those who are involved in doping Players or covering up doping should be subject to sanctions which are more severe than the Players who test positive. Since the authority of sport organisations is generally limited to Ineligibility for accreditation, membership and other sport benefits, reporting Player Support Personnel to competent authorities is an important step in the deterrence of doping. Comment 28 (Regulation 21.10.3.5): Where the “other Person” referenced in Regulation 21.2.10 (Prohibited Association) is an entity and not an individual, that entity may be disciplined as provided in Regulation 21.12 and/or Regulation 18. Comment 29 (Regulation 21.10.4): This Regulation and Regulation 21.10.5.2 apply only to the imposition of sanctions; they are not applicable to the determination of whether an anti-doping rule violation has occurred. They will only apply in exceptional circumstances, for example where a Player could prove that, despite all due care, was sabotaged by a competitor. Conversely, No Fault or Negligence would not apply in the following circumstances: (a) a positive test resulting from a mislabelled or contaminated vitamin or nutritional supplement (Players are responsible for what they ingest (Regulation 21.2.1.1) and have been warned against the possibility of supplement contamination); (b) the Administration of a Prohibited Substance by the Player’s personal physician or trainer without disclosure to the Player (Players are responsible for their choice of medical personnel and for advising medical personnel that they cannot be given any Prohibited Substance); and (c) sabotage of the Player’s food or drink by a spouse, coach or other Person within the Player’s circle of associates (Players are responsible for what they ingest Last update: 14 January, 2015 405


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