Montsho suspension: Another harsh lesson
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
This suspension will really set her back and I’m afraid she might never regain her status as one of the world’s best. Two years without proper competition will be detrimental to her career, but we can only hope for the best.
Montsho’s A sample was found with traces of a banned stimulant, methylhexaneamine, and she requested a B sample, which also returned positive results. The ban effects from the day Montsho was suspended in July 2014, meaning she can only compete in July 2016. This will most probably rule her out of the 2016 RIO Olympics. The suspension is a big blow to her and this might be the end of her career. For her to appeal the decision she would have to part with about P200 000 and I wonder if that would be wise.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...