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WADA Proposes Reduced Plea Deal in Ironi Tiberias Doping Case Amid Dispute
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First reported by N12 · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
WADA has offered a reduced plea deal in the doping case against Ironi Tiberias after medical evidence showed players received less saline than the banned limit. The club rejects the charges, accusing a rival team of undue pressure, while officials consider suspensions for involved staff.
- 01WADA withdrew main doping charge and offered a reduced plea deal to Ironi Tiberias staff.
- 02Medical evidence showed players received about 45ml saline, below the 100ml violation threshold.
- 03Coaches Eliran Hodeda and Chen Sol rejected the plea, citing lack of banned substances or advantage.
- 04Ironi Tiberias accuses rival M.S. Ashdod of unfair external pressure influencing the case.
- 05Football Association may recommend suspension of Hodeda for one to two years if he accepts responsibility.
- 06Club maintains innocence and criticizes pressure on players to change testimonies.
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