This, with respect, contravenes a number of legal principles and rights afforded to the accused, as well as the specific regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency Code and the Regulations of the IAAF, which clearly state that the accused has the right to be represented at the hearing live, with the right to also call witnesses, present evidence and the right to cross-examine witnesses and rebut evidence, if any, against her.

BBC: Exchange of letters between Thanou and IOC