Rebeca Gusmao plans to be a two-sport athlete
28/10/2008 16:24
Brazilian swimmer Rebeca Gusmao insisted yesterday that she would be
cleared of doping accusations.
Once she is cleared from her current ban, she
will be a two-sport athlete.
While serving her ban, she played soccer for her
university team and was discovered by the soccer club of Ascoop. yesterday was
her first practice together with the team. She will help the team in this year's
women's National League in the capital city of Brasilia. The tournament will be
held in the middle of December.
With a little more than one month to go
before the swimmer hears whether or not her case will be upheld or if she will
be absolved, Gusmao decided to remain active. Soccer was her outlet. However,
she remains optimistic about her return to her favorite sport, swimming.
The
Court for Arbitration of Sports (CAS) has yet to make a ruling on the swimmer's
appeal for charges of doping.
"My expectations are high. I have the best
lawyers in Brazil helping me on this case. We are all very confident. The truth
always prevails. I have no doubt that God will help to prove my innocence," said
Gusmao.
"I learned to live day by day. Until I receive a final judgement, I
will continue to play soccer. However, I may be absolved and would return to
swimming immediately. There are many options. The only thing I can do is wait."
Xinhua
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