TADP Procedural Gateway & Tribunal Trajectory
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Step 1: Notice of Charge & Mandatory Suspension
Under ITIA TADP Article 7.12.1, an adverse analytical finding for a non-specified substance (Cocaine) triggers an immediate mandatory provisional suspension. The athlete has 10 days to request B-Sample confirmation or file an urgent lifting motion.
Regulatory Decision Parameters (WADA Art 10.2.4)
Timing of Ingestion
WADA Code Art 10.2.4.1 criteria for Substances of Abuse
Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Satisfactory completion of ITIA-approved rehabilitation
B-Sample & Chain of Custody
Statutory analysis request within 10 days
Provisional Suspension Motion (Art 7.12.3)
Urgent hearing before Independent Tribunal Chair
Statutory Ineligibility Sanction
1 Month
WADA Code Article 10.2.4.1 & 10.2.4.2
Historic Precedent Reference Matrix
| Athlete & Year | Substance | Defense Finding | Final Ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gasquet (2009) | Cocaine (Metabolite) | Contamination (No Fault) | 0 Months (CAS) |
| Dan Evans (2017) | Cocaine (In-Comp residue) | Out-of-comp stash cross-contam | 1 Year (ITF) |
| Nick Kyrgios (2026 Current) | Cocaine (Substance of Abuse) | Art 10.2.4 Out-of-Comp Track | 1–3 Months (Est.) |
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