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CAS Declines Jurisdiction in Rebecca Passler Doping Appeal

Her only remaining route is a fast-track appeal to Nado Italia’s NADAB by 12 February 2026.

Overview

  • The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne stated it is without jurisdiction and issued no ruling on Rebecca Passler’s emergency appeal.
  • Nado Italia had imposed a provisional suspension after a positive test for letrozole, excluding the Italian biathlete from the Milano-Cortina Olympics.
  • CAS said she petitioned the tribunal before exhausting national remedies, directing any challenge to Nado Italia’s Commissione Nazionale Antidoping di Appello (NADAB).
  • The suspension remains in force after the failed bid for urgent relief, leaving her out of competition unless overturned domestically.
  • During the hearing, Passler reportedly argued the result stemmed from involuntary cross‑contamination and asked for annulment for lack of intent and negligence.