Doping shock in canoe sports: Hiller under suspicion-threaten consequences!

Doping shock in canoe sports: Hiller under suspicion-threaten consequences!

In a shocking doping case in German canoeing, the renowned canoe sprinter Martin Hiller is suspected. The federal and world champions, who already won a bronze medal at the 2024 World Championships, received a four-year lock from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). This was imposed on three anabolic substances in February 2025, including Methandrostenolon, Methandienon and Ostarin. Information about the doping case was only hesitant, since all the details initially had to fall under the confidentiality of the Nada, which prevented early publication. This is worried about experts who point out that a lack of transparency contradicts the principles in the fight against doping, such as the publication on [Sportschau] (https://www.sportschau.de/ard-investigation-doping-ban-for-canoing-Champion-hiller, doping-englisch-100.html) illustrated.

national coach Arndt Hanisch, who trained Hiller, commented on the negative consequences of the incident for the entire canoeing. He was informed by a call from Hiller about the situation and emphasizes that the German Canoe Association (DKV) and the athletes are affected by this doping case at the Olympic base. Trust in sport is significantly shaken by such serious incidents. "Hiller is an isolated case," said Hanisch, who emphasizes in an interview that there was already suspicion among the athletes that Hiller was no longer invited to courses.

reaction of the association and the authorities

The German Canoe Association has confirmed the doping incident and explained that it has informed the NADA about all processes. Since the incident has now become public, a criminal investigation against Hiller is also carried out by the Potsdam public prosecutor. This leads to criminal proceedings for violations of the anti-doping law, whereby a fine of 30 daily rates of 70 euros is requested. Hiller himself accepted the four-year lock without an objection, which is considered atypical in the doping community.

NADA has also informed relevant institutions, including the World Anti-Doping Agency as well as national and international sports associations. The online platforms of the German anti-doping organization provide further training offers for doping prevention, which are intended to address both trainers and athletes. This includes the e-learning program "Together against Doping", which provides help for clean sports and information on current regulations, as explained on the side of the Kanujugend.

The future after the doping case

With the Hiller doping case, not only the athlete is facing a critical phase. Hanisch emphasizes that prevention measures must now be taken to regain trust in sport and to protect the integrity of canoeing. The regulations that all athletes put under the antidoping regulations of the NADA are of central importance. The goal remains to create a fair and healthy environment for all athletes.

The KC Potsdam has now removed Martin Hiller's profile from the website, which underlines the drama and severity of the situation. Public relations and transparent communication are now more in demand to regain the public's trust and continue the fight against doping.