Team sports aren`t recommended to take drugs

According to a research led by experts at the University of Stirling, those athletes that are part of a team are less likely to the temptation of taking drugs. This study makes a comparison between individual athletes and those who participate in a team, to analyze which group is more susceptible to taking drugs. The group of researchers was led by Dr. Paul Dimeo. “It emerged that the team environment and the sense of belonging to a `team` of some description protects athletes as they fear both the shame of being caught and banned as well as the likely social marginalization that would follow”, he said. “Team athletes may in part be `protected` against doping because of the coach-created motivational environment focusing more on mastery and development than purely outcomes”. “This study has been very insightful in offering explanations as to why athletes choose different paths. While we must remember that this study offers just a snapshot of Scottish athletes, there is no doubt it paints an interesting picture of the influences athletes face, and how they decide to act in the company of their peers. The results of this study have presented us with some rich information that we can take forward to help shape future anti-doping conversation and policy”, said John Fahley, WADA President.