Doping scandal shakes the canoe world: ex-world champion Hiller closed!

Doping scandal shakes the canoe world: ex-world champion Hiller closed!

In German canoeing, a massive doping case has become known, which shocked both the sports community and the public. Former world champion Martin Hiller was banned for four years due to doping allegations. The doping case not only affects Hiller personally, but also makes a highlight of the procedures of the doping fighting within the German Canoe Association.

Hiller, who was world and European champions in 2022 and won bronze in the K2 over 1000 meters at the 2024 World Championships, is now the first athlete from a group of up to 130 anonymous athletes who have been convicted by the national anti-doping agency (NADA) since March 2020. In October 2024, Hiller tested positively for three different anabolic steroids, including Methandrostenolon, Methandienon and Ostarin. A further check in November also resulted in a positive finding, which led to his four -year lock, which became final in February 2025. Hiller accepted the punishment without an appeal.

reactions to the doping case

Arndt Hanisch, the leading national coach of the kayak men and long-time home coach of Hiller, commented in sharp words about the behavior of his protégé. "Martin committed a no-go, absolute shit," said Hanisch, describing Hiller's actions as "deeply despised". Hiller had informed Hanisch about the doping on a Sunday evening in December, which led to the immediate notification of the Kanu Club Potsdam and the German Canoe Association. However, Hiller has not yet been available for a personal statement.

The secrecy of the case has also questioned the principles of transparency in doping control. Jens Kahl, the sports director of the German Canoe Association, confirmed Hiller's case and expressed the expectation that NADA will publish the information anonymously in a report in the summer of 2025. This procedure contradicts the aim of dealing with doping.

doping in sport - a widespread problem

doping in sport is a worldwide phenomenon that endangers the integrity of many sports. Statistics show that numerous doping controls are carried out annually in various sports areas. In 2022, around 12,400 doping controls with almost 15,500 samples, mainly urine, were carried out in Germany. Of the Germans surveyed, only 7% support the legalization of doping in top -class sport, while 89% of what clarifies the social rejection of doping.

This comprehensive problem underlines the need to increasingly focus on doping fighting in sport. In view of the present doping case around Martin Hiller, it becomes clear how important transparency and the consistent implementation of anti-doping measures are in order to maintain trust in sport. In the future, the NADA will play a crucial role in tackling the doping problem and ensuring that athletes are held responsible for their actions.

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