CONI seeks 18 month ban for Scarponi

Michele Scarponi racing the Coppi e Bartali.

Michele Scarponi racing the Coppi e Bartali. (Image credit: Sirotti)

The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) announced Tuesday that it recommended Acqua e Sapone rider Michele Scarponi be handed an 18 month suspension for his involvement in the Operación Puerto doping network. CONI anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri has now referred the case to the Italian cycling federation's disciplinary committee who will hear Scarponi then decide the official length of suspension.

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