Promotion of Central United FC to LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference
The Sports Tribunal has ordered that Central United Football Club Incorporated (Central) be promoted to the LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference 2023 following a dispute between…
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…
Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22 See Annual Report
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…
Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand
Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-nomination for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Piera Hudson against the decision of…
Recreational athlete suspended for four months for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended a recreational footballer for four months following his online purchase and use of a prohibited substance, Ibutamoren, sold as MK-677, a…
Wrestler suspended for three years for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended wrestler Mahdi Namdari for three years after his positive test for stanozolol, a non-specified substance prohibited at all times. Media Release…
Sports Tribunal 2020/21 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2020/21. See Annual Report