Malaysian athletes will be subjected to stricter doping rules as the National Sports Institute of Malaysia (ISN) seeks to crack down on individuals who practice doping.
The nation’s sporting scene has been beleaguered with doping scandals in recent times, with Lee Chong Wei’s sage representing the biggest one thus far.
According to a report by Harian Metro, ISN is now working alongside the Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (ADAMAS), and they will be monitoring the performance of athletes every six to eight weeks.
Should there be any suspicions or sudden differences in their training performance graphs, these individuals will then have to undergo a doping test to ensure that they are free from any banned substances.
If found guilty, they would face suspension of between 6 months to 6 years, depending on the severity of their case. The charges though, could be lowered if athletes are able to prove their innocence.
In certain cases, athletes are unaware of their food intake, particularly their supplements, which could sometimes contain illegal drug substances or steroids.
To solve these issues, the ISN has instructed the coaches and sports managers to monitor athletes and their intake of supplements.
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