Athletes get reduced 3-yr ban for evading dope tests
The maximum ban period for a first offence is four years but Article 10.8 of the NADA Rules provides for 'results management agreements' under which athletes can get reduced punishment based on early admission and acceptance of sanction.
Article 10.8.1 allows athletes charged with a four-year ban to benefit from a one year reduction if they admit the violation and accept the penalty within 20 days of being charged.
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