Drugs in Sport




Doping participant in sports
 

The use of banned performance-enhanced drugs in sports also known as doping is totally considered unethical by most international sports organizations. As doping can also aid performance and give competitors an unfair advantage, the common reasons for the ban are mainly the health risks of performance-enhancing drugs and the equality of  opportunities for all athletes.

Shocking Doping Scandals

 The media had been flooded with news on Lance Armstrong (cyclist) on his doping accusations and it was found that he used erythropoietin and human growth hormone. Armstrong also had an interview on the Oprah Winfrey Network where he confessed to have used banned performance-enhancing drugs throughout much of his cycling career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thyFmxusB9E&noredirect=1

The Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson also surprised the sporting industry when they tested positive for a drug test. The sprint sensations face lengthy bans as they tested positive for oxilofrine at the Jamaican National Championships.



Clash of The Titans

Kaizer  Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans fill up the Fnb stadium

On Saturday  the 24th August we were treated to an afternoon of world class football when Kaizer Chiefs hosted Orlando Pirates at the FnB soccer city stadium.


Orlando Pirates have the advantage after the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final when Daine Klaite scored an impressive free kick past South Africa's finest and Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune in the first half of the match, being the only goal scored in the game.

kaizer Chiefs also had numerous chances to salvage the draw going into the second leg on the 24 September. The home side came even closer on 68 minutes when they on form striker Bernard Parker showed some brilliant skill to lob the ball over Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Legwathi before firing a shot which came back off the up-right.http://www.kickoff.com/news/36688/kaizer-chiefs-vs-orlando-pirates-mtn8-semifinal-first-leg

On the day of the derby match the following players were shown yellow cards for they offences

• Rooi Mahamutsa (orlando pirates)
• Siboniso Gaxa (kaizer chiefs)
• Williard Katsande(kaizer chiefs)
• Happy Jele (orlando pirates)
• Senzo Meyiwa (orlando Pirates)