Australia's chef de mission at the 2020 Games, Ian
Chesterman, affirmed on Wednesday that Jamie Kermond's membership of the team
had been terminated after he had brought the game into notoriety.
Equestrian Australia imparted on Jamie Kermond's suspension
through an articulation on Wednesday morning.
“Equestrian Australia has provisionally suspended Jumping
athlete Jamie Kermond under the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy 2021.
The mandatory Provisional Suspension Notice asserts Mr. Kermond returned a
positive A-sample for a metabolite of cocaine following a test conducted by
Sport Integrity Australia on 26 June 2021."
"Mr. Kermond is prohibited from participating in any
WADA compliant event, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, while the provisional
suspension is in place," the statement read.
The Australian Olympic Committee remarked on the matter
through a media release: “The Australian Olympic Committee has been made aware
of the provisional suspension of equestrian athlete Jamie Kermond after being
informed by Sport Integrity Australia as an interested party. The Australian
Olympic Team Selection Committee will consider the matter later today.”
Jamie Kermond was set to make his Olympic debut. Yet, his
'A' example returned positive for cocaine use, prompting his temporary
suspension.
“It is likely that the positive result was from a single
recreational use of the drug at a social event and had no connection with my
sport of equestrian,” Jamie Kermond said in a statement.
“I am extremely upset and remorseful as to what has happened
and I accept full responsibility. I am truly sorry as I have let a lot of
people down including my family and teammates.
“Hopefully one day I can be forgiven for my mistake [and
make] amends through better actions and continued contribution to the sport I
know and love.”
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