Great article by Samantha Lane:
'Athletes, coaches, medical staff, administrators and media have been proven to be complicit in this nod and wink mentality that's designed – albeit misguidedly – to have the greatest interests of a sport at heart.'
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/nath...ybody-knew-20160414-go66m0.html#ixzz45mbNGXWH
In Australia this sporting omerta goes beyond drugs and those who uphold it belong in high places--also in government and politics. There is no conscience or concern about who it damages, so long as the money and our sporting reputation isn't harmed.
'Athletes, coaches, medical staff, administrators and media have been proven to be complicit in this nod and wink mentality that's designed – albeit misguidedly – to have the greatest interests of a sport at heart.'
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/nath...ybody-knew-20160414-go66m0.html#ixzz45mbNGXWH
In Australia this sporting omerta goes beyond drugs and those who uphold it belong in high places--also in government and politics. There is no conscience or concern about who it damages, so long as the money and our sporting reputation isn't harmed.