In May 2021 the International Skating Union (ISU) has reported a violation of the ISU Consititution and the ISU Code of Ethics against the Dutch skater Jan Blokhuijsen for his refusal to wear a mask during a blood test at his home in April 2021 in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After notification the Athlete or the KNSB failed to respond against the charges filed by the ISU.
The ISU contended that the Athlete has violated Article 7 of the ISU Code of Ethics and requested the ISU Disciplinary Commission to impose a warning on the Athlete in accordance with Article 25 Paragraph 9 a) i) of the ISU Consitution.
The ISU Disciplinary Commission deems that by refusing to wear a face maks the Athlete violated WADA's rules on the protection of doping control officers. Such behaviour cannot be qualified but as irresponsible and unethical.
Therefore the ISU Disciplinary Commission decides on 3 August 2021:
- Mr. Jan Blokhuijsen is guilty of a misconduct and a violation of Article 7 Paragraph 1 a) and c) of the ISU Constitution in connection with WADA Guidance for testing during COVID-19 PANDEMIC and Article 3 of the ISU Code of Ethics.
- Mr. Jan Blokhuijsen is reprimanded and warned to not engage in similar conduct in the future, which conduct will cause a more severe action.
- Mr. Jan Blokhuijsen bears his own costs.
