Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Maria Sharapova to learn doping appeal verdict on Tuesday
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The verdict in Maria Sharapova’s appeal against a two-year doping ban will be announced Tuesday.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will issue the decision at 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT).
Sharapova challenged an International Tennis Federation ban imposed after she tested positive at the Australian Open for meldonium.
An ITF panel found that the Russian did not intend to cheat, but was at “very significant fault.”
Sharapova acknowledged taking meldonium before each match in Melbourne, claiming she was not aware it had been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Sharapova said she was prescribed the Latvian-made heart drug since 2006. Meldonium, also known as mildronate, is not approved for use in the United States where she lives.
Her ban expires in January 2018.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
