Pressure, coaches force athletes to dope - study
Friday, February 02, 2024 | 580 Views |
Findings: Tshube carried out a study on doping. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Professor Tshepang Tshube from the Department of Sport Science at the University of Botswana led the study, which encompassed Botswana, Papua New Guinea, and Zambia.
The study, titled, 'Anti-Doping Education and Consideration/Intention of Using Prohibited Substances,' sheds light on this concerning trend. In an interview with MmegiSport, Tshube disclosed that 30% of athletes perceive that more than 30% of coaches advocate the use of prohibited substances among their athletes.
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