“I have nothing to hide and, as I have done all summer, I will fully cooperate with the appeal process and provide everything necessary to prove my innocence once again”: in a note released by his press office , Jannik Sinner reiterates his disappointment with the decision of Wada, which announced the appeal to the Tas for the Clostebol affair.
“I am disappointed to learn that WADA has chosen to appeal the outcome of my ITIA hearing after the independent judges had exonerated me and found me innocent,” it reads.
“In recent months and throughout this trial there have been three separate hearings that have confirmed my innocence – continues Sinner – Several months of hearings and investigations culminated with three high-level judges examining every detail in a formal hearing . They issued a thorough ruling explaining why they found me not guilty, with clear evidence and my cooperation.” “On the basis of such a solid process – continues the South Tyrolean – both ITIA and the Italian anti-doping authority have accepted the sentence and have waived the right to appeal. I understand that these things must be investigated thoroughly to maintain the integrity of the sport we all love. However, it is difficult to understand what can be achieved by asking three more judges to review the same facts and documentation again.” “Since the case is now pending before the CAS – he concludes – I do not intend to comment further”.
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