The Full Council of Totana has approved a motion that shows the support of the Consistory the rider from Murcia, Alejandro Valverde, part of the team Caisse d'Epargne, at the request of a procedure guarantees the alleged doping case "Operation Puerto".
Thus, the Consistory totanero urged to Spanish sports authorities claiming jurisdiction in the "Case Valverde" while supporting anti-doping policies and fair play.
For his part, Councillor for Sports, José Antonio Valverde Reina, explained that the rider is one of the most promising athletes and Murcia with more recognition, but "is suffering from a series of accusations that could compromise its participation in the Tour de France this year as well as their future career. "
The mayor has indicated that Valverde is not having the opportunity to defend, "as it has been sanctioned without positive in 40 blood tests and urine in the last 4 years so we think that is flagrantly violating the presumption of innocence the Spanish rider. "
"Operation Puerto" carried out by the Guardia Civil to the Spanish doping allowed dismantling a network led by Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes.
The network offered various illegal practices to improve the performance of their customers athletes, such as hormones, drugs, and blood transfusions.
According to the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) is proved Valverde linking to this network so that you have been disqualified from running in Italy for the next two years.
