December 15, 2014 – WADA Athlete Committee Chair Beckie Scott has released a statement supporting WADA’s decision to investigate the doping allegations made in a documentary aired on German TV recently. Her statement is as follows:

On behalf of the members of the WADA Athlete Committee, I would like to make a statement of strong support for WADA’s decision to launch a full and thorough investigation into the allegations made on German television during the past week.

As Chair of the body which represents the interests of clean athletes, I know I express the feelings of the overwhelming majority of athletes worldwide in saying how very disappointed I was to learn of the allegations, which pose a serious threat to the integrity and fairness of sport.

These allegations – which disturbingly range from systematic doping to bribery and corruption – are deeply troubling to the athlete community worldwide, not to mention the wider public, all of whom seek to retain their full confidence in clean sport, competed on a level playing field.

It is vital that the rights of the clean athlete continue to be protected, and that clean, fair sport is allowed to prosper…

Read WADA’s statement here.

Read our coverage about the German documentary and watch it here.