Arguments against requiringharmonization of sanctions arebased on differences between sportsincluding, for example, the following:in some sports the Athletes areprofessionals making a sizableincome from the sport and in othersthe Athletes are true amateurs;in those sports where an Athlete'scareer is short (e.g., artisticgymnastics) a two-year Disqualificationhas a much more significant effect onthe Athlete than in sports wherecareers are traditionally much longer(e.g., equestrian and shooting); inIndividual Sports, the Athlete is betterable to maintain competitive skillsthrough solitary practice duringDisqualification than in other sportswhere practice as part of a team ismore important.