Consequences of doping for society, sport and performers

Overview

Effects on young people and public trust, costs to society, a sport's reputation and income, clean competitors, sporting sanctions, Lance Armstrong and Ben Johnson, and health, financial and personal consequences.

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1. 1

   How can doping by elite performers affect young people?

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   Elite performers are role models for young people. Doping sends the message that cheating is acceptable to succeed.

2. 2

   How does doping affect public trust in sport?

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   Doping scandals make spectators doubt whether results are genuine. Loss of trust can reduce interest and attendance.

3. 3

   What wider costs can doping bring to society?

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   Doping can damage health and add to healthcare costs. Doping can also encourage drug use in amateur and gym sport.

4. 4

   How can doping damage the reputation of a sport?

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   A sport linked to doping is seen as dishonest. Cycling's reputation was badly damaged by doping scandals in the Tour de France.

5. 5

   How can doping affect a sport's income?

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   Sponsors may withdraw to protect their brands. Broadcasters and spectators may lose interest in a tainted sport.

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   How can doping affect clean competitors?

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   Clean competitors can lose medals, prize money and selection to cheats. Results may only be corrected years later, long after the moment has passed.

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