Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Robertson
20 March 2023 Anti-doping – athletics – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO) - Tampering – In-Competition – Non-specified…
New Zealand Olympic middle- and long-distance runner suspended for eight years for anti-doping rule violations
The Sports Tribunal suspended New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson for eight years following anti-doping rule violations involving the presence of a prohibited substance and use…
New Chair appointed to Sports Tribunal
Following the retirement of Hon Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM VGSM, the Governor General has appointed retired Judge, John Macdonald to the position of Tribunal Chair.…
Professional basketballer suspended for one month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for MDMA. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for…
Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taane Samuel
Anti-doping – basketball - recreational use in private social setting of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – substance of abuse - used two days before professional game –…
Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22 See Annual Report
Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sincere Harraway
Anti-doping – rugby league player – tested positive for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-caboxylic acid ( a metabolite of THC) – provisionally suspended – admitted violation and advised he…
Rugby League Player suspended for 1 month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for cannabis. The revised SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for a…