Olympics for dopers ‘ignores link between steroids and domestic violence'
In Las Vegas on Wednesday the controversial organisation led by the Australian businessman and lawyer Aron D'Souza says it will finally announce a venue for its event and a roster of athletes tempted by an offer of $1million (£748,000) if they break a world record. It is understood no British athletes have so far signed up.
But Trevor Pearce, the outgoing chairman of UK Anti-Doping (Ukad), has expressed his concern in an interview with The Times about the risks associated with substances athletes may choose to use in the absence of
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