World Athletics announced that the BAA had acted "negligently and/or recklessly" in anti-doping matters by hiring a coach during a ban for violations.
Barr emphasized the need for harsher sanctions on governing bodies for negligence in anti-doping, stating athletes often follow the directives of their coaches.
Lavin criticized the timing of the announcement regarding Bahrain's penalties as "sickening," highlighting the unfair implications for clean athletes.
Barr noted it's unfair for athletes who comply with doping regulations to suffer consequences while others may compete due to selective suspension.
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