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Drug free chief: Banned young athlete naive but still responsible

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Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Thu, 24 May 2018, 8:55AM
A Drug Free spokesman says Nick Paterson says he is a young and fairly naive individual, but competing at an elite national championship level brings consequences. (Photo: stock xchnge)

Drug free chief: Banned young athlete naive but still responsible

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Thu, 24 May 2018, 8:55AM

Drug Free Sport say a teenager who took a banned substance was naive.

A 16-year-old has been suspended for four-months from his sport, after testing positive for taking a banned substance.

Drug Free Sport chief executive Nick Paterson says he is a young and fairly naive individual, but competing at an elite national championship level brings consequences.

"He's been given a drink by a fellow player and this drink unfortunately has contained a banned substance. The onus is on the athlete every time, if you are an athlete you are responsible for what goes into your body."

LISTEN ABOVE AS NICK PATERSON TALKS TO LARRY WILLIAMS

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