CONI seeks bans for five in Mantova case

An Italian flag flies over the peloton

An Italian flag flies over the peloton (Image credit: AFP Photo)

The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has been asked to ban two sporting directors for four years each and three young riders for two years, for their participation in the Mantova doping investigation. None of the Team Lampre or BMC riders earlier named in the investigation were amongst those named today.