World Series Hockey committed to world class standards on anti-doping measures

· Most stringent standards of measures to control doping were provided for the first time for a domestic sporting event held in India, on par with global events like the Olympics

· Samples collected as per NADA and WADA rules and regulations on testing

Mumbai, April 14, 2012:

World Series Hockey had appointed NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) to maintain standards on anti-doping on par with global sporting events like the Olympics. With WSH, the highest standards of measures to control doping were provided for the first time for a domestic sporting event held in India.

The sample collection was done by an authorized agency and tests were conducted in a WADA accredited laboratory (NDTL, New Delhi). Based on the system followed by NADA, there emerged one positive drug test for tetrahydrocannabinol. The player has been informed about this, and it is possible for him to ask for a ‘B’ sample test within seven days time from the date of the receipt of the order.

As per Article 15 of the NADA Anti Doping Rules which relates to Public Disclosure, any other information on the identity of the player is confidential and can only be made public after all procedures are completed.

Speaking about this, Dennis Meredith, Technical Director of World Series Hockey, said, “All procedures followed by World Series Hockey were in accordance with the most stringent standards set for dope testing at any global sporting event. WSH continues to follow the same procedure for every player in our commitment to deliver a world class sports league which has the highest benchmark set for anti-doping measures.”