Canoeist banned for 'explicit' social media post
Summary
A British canoeist named Kurts Adams Rozentals was banned from his sport for two years after posting an explicit video on social media. The panel found his actions brought the sport into disrepute. He will also no longer participate in a program aimed at helping athletes prepare for future Olympics.Key Facts
- Kurts Adams Rozentals posted a video of a sexual act on his Instagram account.
- A disciplinary panel found the video to be gross misconduct, leading to a two-year ban.
- He is removed from the World Class Programme by Paddle UK.
- The video was linked to his financial success through social media.
- Rozentals expressed he was earning more from social media than sports funding.
- Paddle UK's decision followed an investigation and hearing.
- The panel says Rozentals misled the press about the suspension reasons.
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