‘Damages the reputation’ – Bahrain Victorious confirm police searched homes before Tour de France 2022

Cycling team Bahrain Victorious have confirmed in a statement that police investigators searched the homes of some of the riders and staff before they left for the 2022 Tour de France. The investigation, which is being conducted by the Marseilles Prosecutor’s Office, began a year ago after the 17th stage of the 2021 Tour de France.

Ad/> At the time the investigation office said that it was an investigation into «acquisition, transport, possession, import of a prohibited substance or prohibited method for use by an athlete without medical justification.» Tour of Slovenia'It's quite stressful' — Pogacar has Covid-19 concerns after stunning Stage 3 win in Slovenia17/06/2022 AT 14:10 In a statement, the team said that they have not “been informed of the progress, results or received any feedback about the investigation,” adding that they have requested access to information but none has been forthcoming. They also said that «due to recent investigations, the team feels the timing of this investigation is aimed at intentionally damaging the team’s reputation,” adding that the “behaviour of the investigators casts doubt on the investigation’s credibility, given that information about the investigation by the French authorities comes to the media.

In contrast, the team does not receive any feedback.” /> Bahrain Victorious statement in full Some riders and staff of Team Bahrain Victorious had police search their homes today before their departure to the Tour de France. Team Bahrain Victorious always works based on the highest standards of professionalism in sports, including the integrity of all professional members and competitors.

The team cooperates constructively in all procedures and with all competent institutions. The