MONTREAL �?? The World Anti-Doping Agency says Lance Armstrong must confess under oath to seek a reduction in his lifetime ban from sports for doping during seven Tour de France victories.
WADA says it �??read with interest media reports suggesting a television �??confession�?? made by Lance Armstrong�?� to talk show host Oprah Winfrey on Monday.
Armstrong reportedly hopes to return to competition in recognized triathlon events.
However, WADA says �??only when Mr. Armstrong makes a full confession under oath �?? and tells the anti-doping authorities all he knows about doping activities �?? can any legal and proper process for him to seek any reopening or reconsideration of his lifetime ban commence.�?�
The agency says athletes must pass on details of performance-enhancing drug use �??to the relevant anti-doping authorities.�?�