The National Anti-Doping Agency (ANAD) in a press release sent to the editors of HotNews.ro reported that on June 28 and 29, Simona Halep participated in the hearing.

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ANAD announcement after the hearing of Simona Halep in the doping scandal

ANAD announces that it participated in Simona’s hearing on 28 and 29 June 2023 at the invitation of the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency).

“In the context of the process of managing the case of athlete Simona Halep, the National Anti-Doping Agency (ANAD) took part in the meetings held on June 28 and 29 this year as an observer invited by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. (ITIA).

ANAD has a neutral and objective presence in the proceedings, not involved in the administration of evidence and decision-making, ensuring a fair hearing process in accordance with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s International Performance Management Standard. (WADA) by Sport Resolutions.

We clarify that ANAD does not take part in decision-making, this activity still belongs to the competent authorities.

In order to preserve the integrity of the process, ANAD will keep information about the entire process, including the debates that took place during the two days of hearings, confidential. Specific details cannot be released to the public or other interested parties, thus complying with the legal provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code.

Given the experience, independence and impartiality of those involved in this process, we trust that Sport Resolutions will make an informed decision that will inform the Athlete, the Anti-Doping Organization responsible for managing the outcome of this case, and other Anti-Doping Organizations. doping organizations that have the right to file an appeal based on Art. 13.2.3 of the World Anti-Doping Code” – ANADin a press release for HotNews.ro.

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Know:

• The news that Simona Halep was temporarily suspended for doping appeared on Friday, October 21, 2022.

• Simona Halep is temporarily suspended from tennis due to a positive test for Roxadustat (conducted during the US Open 2022).

• Simona’s case is being heard by Sport Resolutions, an independent tribunal in London that hears doping cases in white sport.

• However, if innocence cannot be proven, Simone has one more appeal: the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.

• It will be recalled that the maximum suspension that Halep could receive is 4 years.

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