The Portuguese Cycling Federation remains attentive to the development of the case triggered by Operação Prova Limpa. At a meeting between Manuel Brito, president of the ADoP, and Delmino Pereira, president of the federation, it became known that until the results of the analyzes carried out on the cyclists and the products seized are known, disciplinary measures cannot be taken against the W52-FC. Porto or the runners who are in the condition of defendants. BOLA knows that the UCI has also requested information in order to establish the facts. Delmino Pereira discussed the situation: “We have already asked the Public Ministry for more information about the process, given the impact that the case is having. We are of the opinion that we should be provided with more details so that we can defend the interests of cycling.”
On the possibility of race organizers not inviting the W52-FC Porto to their competitions, he said: «It is a freedom and option for the organizers to invite the teams they understand and find suitable for their interests.» The application of article 2.2.010bis, of the General and Technical Racing Regulations begins to take effect, which says: «Exclusion from Events – Without prejudice to the sanctions provided for by the regulations, a licensee or a team may be excluded from a competition if they seriously attempt to the image of cycling or racing. This exclusion can occur before or during the race.”
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