Which are three consequences athletes may face for doping violations?

• A. Suspension or ban, loss of medals/place, fines
• B. Public recognition, awards, and scholarships
• C. Education programs, community service
• D. Passport control restrictions

Answer: (A)

Doping violations are met with formal sanctions from sport governing bodies. The three most direct and common outcomes are a suspension or ban from competition, stripping or disqualifying medals or placements from events, and financial penalties such as fines or withholding prize money. These penalties remove the athlete’s ability to compete, erase the results affected, and impose a financial consequence, which together reflect the disciplinary response to doping. Other options describe rewards or less typical measures; public recognition or scholarships are positive outcomes, not penalties. Education programs or community service can appear as components of sanctions in some cases, but they don’t represent the core disciplinary consequences athletes most typically face. Passport control restrictions are not standard doping punishments.