8.1.2.4  Hearings held in connection with Event s in respect to Athletes and other Persons  who are subject to these Anti -Doping Rules may be   World Karate Federation (WKF) Anti -Doping Rules – in effect as of 1st January 2021  Page 28 of 66    conducted by an expedited process where permitted by the WKF’s Hearing Panel.35  8.1.2.5  WADA , the National Federation  and the National Anti -Doping Organization of the Athlete  or other Person  may attend the hearing as observers.