For an Olympic athlete, the Court of Arbitration for Sport is the tribunal that ultimately decides whether an athlete's violation of rules will lead to a slap on the wrist or a career ending expulsion from the federation. However, many criticize the decision-making of the CAS. Volume XLIX staff editor Derek Kim argues that the CAS should enforce more uniform standards for athletes who are in violation of anti-doping rules. This post delves into the inconsistency of the CAS and WADA's anti-doping rule and enforcement policy and possibilities for equitable treatment toward athletes.
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