Hoffman positive for wrong reasons
2010-01-14
ONE of South Africa’s top cyclists, Nolan Hoffman, has been provisionally suspended by Cycling South Africa. According to the president of Cycling SA, Greg Till, this followed in response to a report from the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) indicating an adverse analytical finding in a urine sample collected from him at an in-competition test on 18 October.” As a result, Neotel has confirmed that it will be withdrawing its cycling sponsorship of Team Neotel. Hoffman, formerly from Franschhoek, has lived in Johannesburg for six years, where the Neotel Academy is based. According to Till, Hoffman’s provisional suspension remains in force until a hearing panel convened by Cycling South Africa determines “whether in fact Mr Hoffman has committed an anti-doping rule violation.” According to a statement by Neotel a repentful and tearful Hoffman explained that he had been struggling with a knee injury and could not perform optimally. “He said pressure created by self expectation and from the community around him drove him to the decision.” In a letter addressed to the CSA, Hoffman states he would have thought twice had he realised the damage his actions were likely to cause. “I have disgraced the people and sponsors that supported me during my whole career. I really hope this doesn’t cause any damage to them and the sport. “I have disappointed everyone and I will face everything that is coming to me - I am truly sorry.”
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