The Disc Golf World is in turmoil after the impetuosity of star Nikko Locastro at the 2022 European championships.
https://discgolf.ultiworld.com/livewire/nikko-locastro-suspended-for-nine-months/The biggest controversy in sport since Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman in 1997, receiving a $1M fine.
Nikko Locastro
You Wanna Stare Me Down?https://youtu.be/7K6aBv86LEgNikko was found guilty of a Class A violation.
According to the PDGA, “Class A Offenses are the most serious category, and generally involve actual harm to other players. Physical battery, sexual assault, credible threats of imminent harm to another player, stalking, and intimidation are among potential Class A offenses. Class A offenses carry a standard penalty of a 24-month suspension followed by twelve months of probation. Aggravating factors may lead the Committee to consider penalties up to or including a permanent ban. Mitigating factors may lead the Committee to consider lesser penalties.”
Locastro’s suspension, pending any appeal, will be in effect until May 8, 2023. He will miss the remainder of the 2022 season, including USDGC and the DGPT Championship, as well as the first two months of the 2023 season.
