Chambers loses Olympic Ban Case

[Zehro]

British sprinter Dwain Chambers will not be able to run at the Olympics after he lost his attempt to overturn his lifetime ban.
The 30-year-old took his case to secure an injunction against the British Olympic Association by-law to the High Court, but the ruling went against him.
Under BOA rules, the sprinter was banned from future Games after testing positive for the steroid THG in 2003.
Chambers had argued that the ban was an unfair restraint of trade.
But Mr Justice Mackay refused to grant an injunction to temporarily suspend the lifetime ban before a full hearing - which is now not expected to go ahead - in March next year.
In his summing up, Mr Mackay said Chambers' right to work was not a good enough reason to overturn the ban.
"Many people both inside and outside sport would see this by-law as unlawful," said Mr Mackay.
"In my judgment it would take a much better case than the claimant has presented to persuade me to overturn the status quo at this stage and compel his selection for the Games."





He also said if Chambers' team had brought the case earlier, there would have been more chances to research evidence and expressed concerns about "the harmony and management of the British team" if an injunction was granted.
Chambers still has the right of appeal against the decision, but the clock is against him with any hearing having to take place before the end of the court's proceedings on Friday.
British selectors have to name their final squad for next month's Games in Beijing by Sunday at the very latest.
Chambers had already gained the necessary qualifying time for the 100m and comfortably won the British trials in a time of 10.00 seconds on Saturday.
But when the British team was named on Monday, only Simeon Williamson - who finished second behind Chambers in the trials - was named for the individual 100m event, with two places left unfilled until the legal case had been decided.
BOA chairman Lord Moynihan said: "It's a matter of regret that Dwain Chambers, an athlete of such undoubted talent, should by his own actions have put himself out of the running to shine on the Olympic stage in Beijing.
"The BOA will continue to send a powerful message that nobody found guilty of serious drug-cheating offences should have the honour of wearing GB vests at the Olympic Games.
"The court's decision allows us now to focus on, and support, those athletes who will be travelling to Beijing to represent Team GB in just 21 days' time. We must now focus on their interests."
Chambers, pursued by scores of journalists, TV cameramen and photographers, left court without saying anything to the media. More to follow.

He deserved to lose it tbh.

[Janczyk]

This is like the Luton situation - he's the best 100m sprinter we've got and he showed that last Saturday and now our own panel are dismissing him from entering. It's ludicrous.

[majesticdragon]

This is like the Luton situation - he's the best 100m sprinter we've got and he showed that last Saturday and now our own panel are dismissing him from entering. It's ludicrous.

I agree looks like we're only getting one gold this year from track and field Idowu I never expected him to beat Powell or Gay but still Chambers was really plan B and tbh I'd be surprised if anyone from Britain even gets to the final now :|

[Tarmu]

Chambers was the best we got ( fact ).He doesn't take drugs anymore so i don't see what the problem is.

I love Chambers

Good luck for 2012..

[majesticdragon]

Chambers was the best we got ( fact ).He doesn't take drugs anymore so i don't see what the problem is.

I love Chambers

Good luck for 2012..

He will propablly quit by then.

[Tarmu]

Possibly , although even if he doesn't his ban is for LIFE so never he can compete at the OLYMPICS again

[Zehro]

This is like the Luton situation - he's the best 100m sprinter we've got and he showed that last Saturday and now our own panel are dismissing him from entering. It's ludicrous.

How's it ludicrous? He's a cheat, face the facts. He's our best sprinter which means there was no need to dope, which he did.

I agree looks like we're only getting one gold this year from track and field Idowu I never expected him to beat Powell or Gay but still Chambers was really plan B and tbh I'd be surprised if anyone from Britain even gets to the final now :|

Chambers deserved it, he should never have cheated in the first place.

Chambers was the best we got ( fact ).He doesn't take drugs anymore so i don't see what the problem is.

I love Chambers

Good luck for 2012..

You don't see the problem? He's a cheat, althought he might not do it now he still did. This also shows everyone who is thinking about doping that they won't get away with it.

Possibly , although even if he doesn't his ban is for LIFE so never he can compete at the OLYMPICS again

His ban is for life and he deserves it. He shouldn't get privileges that other people don't get, face the facts he's a cheater, no need to cry.

[Janczyk]

Oh you're very loyal to your countrymen aren't you? :rolleyes:

Yes, he took drugs but it was a long time ago - people change you know.

[Zehro]

Oh you're very loyal to your countrymen aren't you? :rolleyes:

Yes, he took drugs but it was a long time ago - people change you know.

Obviously people change but that does still not mean they should get extra priviliges.

If someone commits genocide yet they say sorry it's not going to change peoples opinions. :rolleyes:

[cocaine]

tbh when he took the drugs he knew the consequences - and he got caught. Why should they let him back in, he knew what was in store for him!