Chapter 389 Preemptive
Steven’s expression seemed very unsteady. He said anxiously: “I just received a call from Mr. eo Williams of the American Association of Athletics Associations. According to him, the IAAF may not allow Philip to participate in the World Championships.”
“The IAAF has issued an open letter rejecting Philip’s participation in the World Championships?” Li Dai asked immediately.
Steven shook his head: “It is the news that the American IAAF has heard from within the IAAF. It is estimated that it will not be long before it becomes a fact.”
“Why? Is it because Philip is disabled?” Li Dai asked.
“No! In the rules of the World Championships in Track and Field, there are no provisions prohibiting athletes with disabilities from participating.” Steven shook his head.
“Then why did the IAAF ban Philip?” Li Dai asked.
“Probably a prosthesis.” Steven said.
Li Dai frowned, and he said: “As far as I know, athletes are allowed to wear sports equipment to participate in competitions, such as swimming sharks, or high-tech running shoes.”
“Yes, but the IAAF believes that Philip’s value has exceeded the definition of ‘sports equipment’. They believe that Philip’s leopard blade prosthesis will allow Philip to obtain undue gains, which will affect the fairness of the game.” Steven lowered his voice and asked, “Coach Li, you honestly told me, is Philip’s prosthesis really flexible and can provide him with additional help?”
“Any substance has elasticity, but the elasticity is large and small.” Li Dai chose a more roundabout answer.
Steven seemed to understand Li Dai’s meaning, he said: “Whether to let Philip participate, the decision is still in the hands of the IAAF. They have the final power of interpretation, which is precisely the most unfavorable to us. Place. If they veto Philip ’s right to participate, then I have no choice. ”
“But the IAAF should always find a suitable reason.” Li Dai continued: “If I remember correctly, the IAAF can’t find in the existing sports laws about the ability of high-tech equipment to assist players. Clearly defined. ”
“That is to say, we are favorable in terms of rules.” Steven raised his spirit, and then said: “Otherwise, as we did last time when dealing with the American Athletic Association, go to a reporter or organize protesters?
Li Dai shook his head: “The IAAF is an international athletics management organization. Their managers and decision makers come from all over the world, and many of them are actually just to protect the rights of their athletes, so they choose Stay with the International Association of Athletics Federations. The work of such people can be described in one sentence, not asking for merit but asking for nothing. So they will be very conservative when making decisions, they are afraid of taking responsibility, so even if there is a little problem Possibility, they will not risk making decisions. ”
“I understand that Philip is a disabled person, and letting him participate means a ‘change’ in the game, and this is the last thing that bureaucrats who don’t want to see.” Steven asked.
The so-called change is nothing but bringing three kinds of results. The result of the matter becomes better, the result of the matter becomes worse, and the result of the matter has no effect.
For decision makers, it is natural to clap hands and applaud when the result is better; the final result has no effect, which means that the decision made is useless; as for the result, if it is bad, it must be a failed decision.
From the perspective of policy makers, it is good to change only one-third of the odds. Whether it is useless work or failed decision-making, it is all responsible, so many people would rather “rule by doing nothing” than Willing to reform drastically.
And for an international organization like the IAAF, reform is even more difficult. If it is not good, not only will it bear responsibility, but it will also be scolded by the whole world. Therefore, in the case of Philip, the IAAF does After making the most conservative decision, they were reluctant to change themselves.
Just listen to Li Dai and continue to say: “Philippe has no problem in the rules of the competition. Once the IAAF really makes a decision, we can appeal to the International Sports Arbitration Tribunal. We will use it ten times, but it will be a long delay. The time may be one or two years, maybe three or five years. Although this can also get some attention, it is far from cost-effective for Philip to participate in the World Championships in track and field. ”
“Yeah, playing a lawsuit is the most time-consuming. Even if we win, it will probably outweigh the gain.” Steven nodded.
“Going to the International Sports Arbitration Court is a last resort. In fact, the problem facing the IAAF is whether to ensure individual athletes’ rights to compete or to ensure a fair playing environment. There is a trade-off between the two. The legal perspective supports the former, so all we need to do is to dispel the IAAF ’s concerns about the latter. “Li Dai said.
“I understand what you mean, but I still don’t understand what we should do.” Steven said Simply put, the IAAF believes that Philip’s prosthesis affected the fairness of the game Then, we only need to prove that Philip ’s prosthesis did not affect the fairness of the game. Even if Philip participated in the World Championships in track and field, the game was still fair. Li Dai explained.
“How can we prove that Philip’s prosthesis will not affect the fair competition of the game?” Steven asked.
“The reason for everything is the leopard blade prosthesis. We can directly deny that the prosthesis cannot give Philip an extra advantage, but in fact this is a very stupid method, because it cannot withstand scientific scrutiny. So we We need to focus on another aspect. We have to prove that during running, the prosthesis cannot gain more advantages than normal legs. “Li Dai’s expression became more and more calm, and he had thought of countermeasures.
The next second, Li Dai’s voice turned and asked, “Should California have many universities?”
“You mean …” Steven already guessed Li Dai’s intention.
“Yes.” Li Dai nodded with a smile: “You go to some more famous experts, give them some research funding, and then let them prove that during the run, the prosthesis cannot gain more advantages than normal legs. For example, prosthetic limbs limit the outbreak of strength, prosthetic limbs limit the bending of joints, etc. Prove that this is not difficult for them, I think as long as research funding is in place, we should be able to get a copy in the hands of those authoritative experts. The report we want. ”
“Okay, I’ll go to a few well-known universities right away.” Steven nodded in agreement.
“This matter should be faster, the sooner the better. We have to get the report that is in our favor first, and then distribute it through the media. This time we have to preemptively!” Li Dai said with a smile. (Poxing Stone Academy https: //)