UK Sport welcomes new doping hotline
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Russell Langley 03 June 2010
UK Sport has welcomed the launch of the ‘Report Doping in Sport’ phone line announced this week by UK Anti-Doping. By calling 0800 032 2332, callers can speak to someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to pass on information about the use, supply or trafficking of doping substances.
John Steele, Chief Executive of UK Sport, said: “This is a positive step forward and one which highlights the commitment that exists throughout sport in the UK to stamp out doping. Some of the major global breakthroughs in anti-doping have come from information emanating from within the sporting system, and the ‘Report Doping in Sport’ hotline now provides a valuable avenue through which information can be shared and acted upon.”
Primarily aimed at athletes, support personnel or concerned family or friends, the phone line is powered by Crimestoppers with all information received fed into the UK Anti-Doping Intelligence Unit.
UK Anti-Doping Chief Executive, Andy Parkinson said: “To protect our athletes we need to tackle the supply and trafficking of doping substances. The most effective way for us to do this is with the help of athletes, coaches and support personnel as they are the closest people to sport.
“We are urging people to come forward with any information on doping, no matter how insignificant they might feel it is. The smallest amount of information could be the missing link that enables us to take action and protect sport from those who want to cheat.”
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