Armstrong's decision an admission that charges had substance: WADA

Brisbane, Australia: The World Anti-Doping Agency president says Lance Armstrong's decision not to contest doping charges against him could be an admission that the allegations "had substance in them."[caption id="attachment_428639" align="alignleft" width="380"] Armstrong's decision could lead to a lifetime ban and the loss of the Tour titles he won from 1999-2005. AP[/caption]WADA president John Fahey told The Associated Press on Friday that he was confident the United States Anti-Doping Agency acted properly and "they now have the right to apply a penalty that will be recognised by all WADA code countries around the world."On Thursday in Armstrong's hometown of Austin, Texas, the seven-time Tour de France winner said he was innocent, but had decided against fighting USADA because he was weary of the prolonged legal dispute.His decision could lead to a lifetime ban and the loss of the Tour titles he won from 1999-2005.AP