Reducing Doping Ban Italy

Summary

To reduce a doping ban from 4 years to 6 months, the defense should include evidence of unintentional or non-negligent use, proof of contaminated supplements or prescribed medication, demonstration of no significant fault or negligence, and cooperation with anti-doping authorities. Given the case is in Italy, the defense should be tailored to Italian anti-doping regulations and specific circumstances.

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This is not for me but the athlete failed their test in Italy
To effectively reduce a doping ban from 4 years to 6 months, the defense should focus on the following:
- Evidence of unintentional or non-negligent use: Showing that the doping was not intentional.
- Proof of contaminated supplements or prescribed medication: Demonstrating that the substance came from a contaminated source or a prescribed medication.
- No significant fault or negligence: Proving that the athlete took all possible precautions to avoid the banned substance.
- Cooperation with anti-doping authorities: Showing that the athlete has been fully cooperative with the investigation.
Given this is in Italy, the exact defenses may need to be tailored according to Italian anti-doping regulations and the specific circumstances of the case.
Does the athlete have any specific evidence or circumstances that might support these points?