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"Mr President, the over-commercialisation of sport has clearly led to the exploitation of many young athletes. Proven cases of doping in sporting competitions have diminished the reputation of many sports in the eyes of the public. At last, the International Olympic Committee has faced up to its obligations to combat the widespread use of drugs in sport. Up to 2500 drug tests will be carried out during the Sydney games.
I welcome the IOC's announcement that heavy penalties will be imposed on sportsmen and women caught using drugs in Sydney this month and in the future. The way to stop the use of drugs in sport should be coordinated on a worldwide basis. The Union must continue to work through the World Anti-Doping Agency to ensure that uniform and structured guidelines are implemented for all sporting activities.
In conclusion, we should recall that the Treaty of Amsterdam emphasises the social significance of sport, but the European Union has no powers under the Treaty to take action on sport. That is an issue that should be addressed in the ongoing discussions on the reform of Union policies and initiatives."@en1
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