There have always been a lot of controversies surrounding doping bans that have drastically affected a number of WTA players. The likes of Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep have found themselves in the middle of a doping scandal after failing their tests. Aside from these tennis superstars, another big name, Tara Moore, tested positive for the anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone in the previous season. But there is a piece of delightful news for the fans regarding the British tennis player’s suspension.
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The doping ban has recently been overturned for Moore, who dropped out of both the singles and doubles rankings. As soon as they came across the news, a flurry of fans rushed to social media to express their opinions about the authorities’ decision.
Fans react as Tara Moore’s doping ban gets overturned
The renowned tennis journalist James Gray recently shared the news of the 31-year-old player getting cleared by an independent panel. After she tested positive for the anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone, the authorities revealed how her food was contaminated by these banned substances.
Gray tweeted, “British tennis player Tara Moore has been CLEARED by an independent panel after testing positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone last year. The panel agreed that she had consumed contaminated meat and her provisional suspension has been lifted.”
British tennis player Tara Moore has been CLEARED by an independent panel after testing positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone last year. The panel agreed that she had consumed contaminated meat and her provisional suspension has been lifted.
Reacting to the delightful news, a fan shed light on how the British tennis player had missed out on more than one season. He commented, “Tough scene this. Tara Moore has missed a year and a half of her career.”
Another fan expressed his frustration over the 19-month-long suspension faced by Moore. He said, “19 months suspended, only to be completely exonerated? She should sue…”
Meanwhile, the renowned journalist José Morgado criticized the authorities by saying how they have turned off the comments section of their announcement about Moore’s doping ban.
He said, “After one year and a half. Not surprising they blocked the replies to this tweet lol”
After one year and a half. Not surprising they blocked the replies to this tweet lol
An independent tribunal has determined that tennis players Tara Moore and Barbara Gatica bore No Fault or Negligence for their Adverse Analytical Findings. The players are therefore subject to no period of ineligibility.
A fan expressed her delight by commenting, “So happy to see Tara Moore 🇬🇧 cleared by an independent panel after testing positive for anabolic steroids boldenone + nandrolone during WTA Bogotá in April last year. Panel agreed she had consumed contaminated meat + her provisional suspension has been lifted after 19 months.”
So happy to see Tara Moore 🇬🇧 cleared by an independent panel after testing positive for anabolic steroids boldenone + nandrolone during WTA Bogotá in April last year. Panel agreed she had consumed contaminated meat + her provisional suspension has been lifted after 19 months.
An independent tribunal has determined that tennis players Tara Moore and Barbara Gatica bore No Fault or Negligence for their Adverse Analytical Findings. The players are therefore subject to no period of ineligibility.
What do you think of the British tennis player’s doping ban getting overturned after more than a season? Let us know in the comments section.
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