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WADA: SPIRIT OF SPORT DEBATE, 2. is potentially damaging to athletes…

- - - - MARIJUANA AS A PERFORMANCE ENHANCER
        
        Critics argue that cannabis does not meet the criterion of being performance-enhancing. Unlike traditional doping agents such as anabolic steroids or stimulants, cannabis is not believed to directly enhance athletic performance in terms of strength, speed, or endurance. Instead, its effects are often associated with relaxation, altered perception, and decreased coordination, which could potentially impair performance in certain sports.
        
        While some athletes may use cannabis for its purported calming effects or to alleviate anxiety or pain, the evidence supporting its performance-enhancing effects is limited and anecdotal, leading to questions about whether it meets the threshold for inclusion on the prohibited list based on this criterion alone.
    - - refers to wada maintaining the ban on cannabis- by expanding their original focus of anti-doping, to including social and political matters
      - WADA's mission has evolved to encompass a broader range of substances, including those that may not directly enhance athletic performance but are deemed contrary to the "spirit of sport."
      - While cannabis is not traditionally considered a performance-enhancing substance in the same way as anabolic steroids or blood doping agents, it was added to the list due to concerns about its potential to compromise athlete health and integrity. However, critics argue that this expansion of WADA's scope represents a departure from its original purpose and a move towards regulating athletes' behavior outside of competition.
        
        invasion of athletes privacy and personal autonomy
        
        it is a societal and cultural implication rather than a sporting issue
        
        Punishing athletes for cannabis use, especially when it does not confer a competitive advantage, is seen by some as disproportionate and unjustified.
      - the inclusion of cannabis on the prohibited list has raised questions about the consistency and coherence of WADA's policies. Critics argue that the criteria for inclusion on the prohibited list should be based on clear evidence of performance enhancement or health risks, rather than subjective judgments about the "spirit of sport."
        
        By expanding its mandate to regulate substances based on vague notions of sportsmanship or cultural norms, WADA risks undermining its credibility and legitimacy as a regulatory authority.
        
        as long as key concepts such as "the spirit of sport" are not objectively defined, they can be used manipulatively in order to extend the political power and enhance their social control over the athletes