FIH keep doping secret

"Representative of International Field Hockey Federation: "It is not true that Azerbaijani side demanded to take doping tests from Spanish hockey team"
Though the results of B-doping test for two players of Spanish hockey team were opened on May 30, the results have not yet been made public.

Day.Az has appealed to Arien Meyer, manager of the committee of the International Firld Hockey Federation) on public relations. Unfortunately, he refused to answer most questions, but commented on some of them.

- Unfortunately, I can not announce the results of B-doping tests. Be sure that I will inform you immediately after official statement on this issue is made.

- Spanish side states that the doping-test from their players was taken by demand of Azerbaijan's Field Hockey Federation. Is it true?

- It is impossible. All doping tests are held in line with the charger of FIH and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

- Will the Spanish team be disqualified in case B doping test is positive?

- In case it is positive the Spanish side may demand additional hearing in the FIH legal committee. The said committee will consider this issue and take its decision.

- The charter of FIH states that in case doping tests are positive for over than one sportsmen, the team may be either disqualified or applied any other measures. What is implied under "any other measures"?

- It implies any sanctions, except for banning.

- Which team will get an olympic license if Spain is banned?

- Now too much is spoken about it. Let's have the decision on the issue and then speak who will replaced the Spanish team, if necessary.

As is seen from Mr.Meyer's brief statements, it is not true that Azerbaijan has demanded to hold doping tests among Spanish players.

It should be noted that two Spanish sportsmen underwent doping test during the Olympic qualification finals, held in Baku in April. Spain defeated Azerbaijani team (3:2), winning the contest and the Olympic license.