Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed
An appeal brought by a non-nominated swimmer against ASNZ was dismissed by the Sports Tribunal on 24 April 2024. The appeal had been before the…
Archer suspended for anti-doping rule violations
The Sports Tribunal has suspended Archer Robert Knight for two years from participating in all sports which are signatories to the Sport Anti-doping Rules (SADRs)…
Powerlifter suspended for anti-doping rule violations
Powerlifter Chris Kennedy has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for two years from participating in all sports which are signatories to the Sport Anti-doping…
Recreational rugby league player suspended for anti-doping rule violations
Recreational rugby league player Evaan Reihana has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for three months for the presence and use of prohibited substances. Decision…
Anon v New Zealand Canoe Polo Association (08/2023)
Tribunal upholds appeal against NSO decision to stand athlete down from participating in Oceania Champs and increase in supervision period from six months to one…
DFSNZ v Anon
Six-month period of ineligibility imposed on recreational athlete for unintentional ingestion of a prohibited substance with no significant fault or negligence. Decision (PDF 246KB)
Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2022/23
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2022/23. See Annual Report.
Suspended powerlifter further suspended for new anti-doping rule violations
Suspended powerlifter Hinewai Hausman (formerly known as Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson) has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for an additional seven years from participating in all…
Recreational cricketer suspended for anti-doping rule violations
Recreational cricketer Vaibhav Sharma has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for four years for the possession and attempted use of prohibited substances. Mr Sharma…
School boy eligible for selection to First XV
On 23 June 2023 the Sports Tribunal delivered an oral decision in which it made a declaration that Tommy Taylor (Tommy), a Year 13 student…