Reasons for doping and its ethics

Overview

Doping and why performers dope, the desire to win and pressure from others, banned methods, why doping is unethical, the harm to health, sport and clean performers, legalisation and young athletes.

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1. 1

   What is doping?

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   Doping is the use of banned substances or methods to improve performance. Doping is a breach of the rules of sport.

2. 2

   Why do performers use illegal performance-enhancing drugs?

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   Performers dope to win, to gain money and fame, or to recover faster. Some believe their rivals are doping.

3. 3

   How does the desire to win lead to doping?

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   The win-at-all-costs attitude values victory above fair play. Doping becomes a means to that end.

4. 4

   How can pressure from others lead to doping?

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   Coaches, sponsors and nations can put intense pressure on performers. Some doping has been organised by teams or states.

5. 5

   What other illegal methods are banned alongside drugs?

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   Blood doping and gene doping are banned methods. Tampering with samples is also banned.

6. 6

   Why is doping considered unethical?

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   Doping can give an unfair advantage over clean competitors. Doping can also break the trust on which competition depends.

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