Luitz takes action against disqualification

The Allgäu native informed the World Ski Federation FIS on Friday that he would not accept a subsequent disqualification for the giant slalom on December 2nd in Beaver Creek/USA because of the annoying “oxygen affair”. “I have thought about it calmly and would like to take action against the disqualification because I think it is unfair,” said Luitz.

Luitz had violated the FIS anti-doping regulations in Beaver Creek by using oxygen directly on the race track. On the advice of its anti-doping panel, the FIS announced almost two weeks later that it would retroactively disqualify Luitz. Luitz's objection now sets a process in motion, during which there will probably be a hearing. A schedule is not yet known.

“We stand behind Stefan,” emphasized DSV spokesman Ralph Eder on Friday. The German Ski Association has admitted the violation several times and emphasized that it was not aware of the FIS' ban on oxygen at a race track. However, the FIS does not prohibit its use in training. The World Anti-Doping Agency WADA also allows taking oxygen.

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Luitz takes action against disqualification

Ski racer Stefan Luitz wants to fight for his first World Cup victory.

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