Alberto Contador still waiting for the decision from the World Anti Doping Agency
Contador is all set with his plans for the 2012 season but whether he will be able to fulfil them or not, only time will tell. The cyclist’s fate depends on the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that is expected to come to a conclusion
in January 2012.
Three times Tour de France winner was tested positive for Clenbuterol in 2010 but the decision on his case has not been announced as yet.
He has waited long enough for the decision and is also confident about being acquitted at the CAS hearing.
He mentioned, “I'm very confident because of all of the controls and the scientific facts supporting my case, I believe there will be a favourable resolution".
Spanish Cycling Federation cleared the cyclist in February as it accepted that clenbuterol was the result of contaminated beef.
Contador was tested positive for a very small amount of drug which is believed to enhance the aerobic capacity of athletes. There are a number of things which can turn the decision in his favour.
The lab that detected clenbuterol in the sample was equipped with ultra-sensitive machines that can detect even the smallest amount of drug which would otherwise pass the systems, leaving no trace.
The 28-year-old is positive that the court will announce the decision in his favour but wants to get over with the lingering court matters soon.
His performance, however, has not been anything short of spectacular during the current season, following the overall win at the Giro d’ Italia, 2011.
The Spaniard is looking forward to the Tour de France 2012, which is undoubtedly his favourite race on the UCI calendar.
He said, “The main goal is to win the Tour de France. I know it's very hard. Everybody wants to win, but I will work hard for it. I do not know if I can win or not, but I'll try. I want to be as well organized as I can possibly be next year and arrive rested
and relaxed for the Tour. [This year] I had a good preparation, but next year I want to make it perfect".
Contador has also shown interest in competing at the London Olympics 2012 but only time will tell if he will be able to ride at all for the coming season.
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