David Popovici is the man of the moment in world swimming, the 17-year-old athlete is a two-time world and European champion in 2022. Since such an explosion at the level of results could not lead to discussions about doping in world sports, Popovich clarified some aspects of this sensitive topic.
David Popovich says that he has been accused of doping several times
At an incredible moment in his career (and he is only 17 years old), David told the podcast (Fair-Play) that some people accused him of cheating by bringing up the sensitive topic of doping.
Popovich openly talks about the tests he has conducted, and according to the two-time world and European champion, there are more than 100 of them.
“Doping is practiced in any sport that involves physical activity. It can help you build muscle or better withstand physical activity. There are all kinds of combinations. I do a lot of doping tests.
There are many people who say, “You must be cheating. You’re too good.” “I say: OK, I am. As you say.” I really do not have time to answer. But when people seriously ask me how I am tested, I say that I do a lot of anti-doping tests. There are tests that come randomly.”
David Popovich: Where are you? We are waiting for you at home to donate blood and urine
The world and European champion says he must always report where he is and provide a blood and urine sample. This is what professional sports are today.
“They can still call me “Where are you?”. I’m like, “I’m here, I’m on the podcast.” “Okay. We’ll wait for you at home because we’re here. You have to provide a blood and urine sample.”
And I can’t say no. If I say no, I might get fined. A fine can mean a “ban” (without suspension). And no one wants to be suspended from sports for several years.
Besides, I have nothing to hide either. It is necessary that the anti-doping authorities work because there is a need to maintain a level of honesty and fair play in sport. There will always be people willing to cheat. It is important to be able to catch them.”
Also tested at 5 am. David Popovich has an app that tells him where he is every minute
“I think I passed more than 100 anti-doping tests in my life. I also come at 5 in the morning, ring the doorbell directly, or during training. I have an app that tells me where I am every time.
They, the National Anti-Doping Agency, the International Olympic Committee and the International Swimming Federation know where I sleep every night, where I spend an hour a day, where I will be an hour. There are several subjects who can check me.
If they want to catch me when I don’t know they know where I am, they call me. Or I go home hoping to be home. If not, I must come. I have an obligation that does not bother me,” he said Davyd Popovych in the Fair-Play podcast, gsp.ro reports.
David Popovichi, the leader of the list – the Romanian national team for the Junior World Swimming Championships
David Popovici, two-time European and World Champion 2022
David Popovichi won two gold medals at the European Swimming Championships in Rome, our athlete was unstoppable in the queen’s distance in the 100-meter freestyleand also in the fact that 200 m free. After qualifying for the 400m freestyle final in fourth place, David decided to retire due to fatigue.
We will remind you that in June of this year, David Popovich made a double at the World Swimming Championships, he managed to prove himself in 100 and two hundredm for free
During the entire World Swimming Championships, only one athlete managed to win the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle events from the same edition.
It happened 49 years ago, and the person celebrating this feat is called Jim Montgomery (USA – he is now 67 years old). That year, the competition was hosted by Belgrade.
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Source: Hot News RO
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