Shooting Australia has defended its care of Michael Diamond, slamming as "ridiculous" claims by fellow Olympic gold medallist Russell Mark that it ignored warnings he was headed for trouble.
Diamond was charged with high-range drink-driving and firearm offences on Saturday night and is due to face court on June 7.
He has also had his gun and driving licenses suspended, putting in doubt his eligibility for selection for a seventh straight Olympic Games in Rio.
Veteran shooter and former teammate Mark believes Diamond, with whom he has had a recent falling out, has serious personal problems and called on SA to either suspend or help him.
"But they can't ignore him," Mark told News Corp Australia.
Mark said everyone in the team talked about Diamond's drinking and he had expressed concern about his behaviour weeks ago but wasn't sure Shooting Australia "wanted to know about it".
But Marangon said that was "ridiculous" and it was unfair and speculative to suggest Diamond has always had a problem.
"It's the view of one individual (Mark) who likes to make public statements," Marangon told AAP.
"The support we provide to Michael and how we're doing that is really a matter for him and us.
"We're extremely comfortable with the network we have around him at the moment and the network we've had around him over the last few months as he's worked through some tough times."
Marangon said the dual Olympic gold medallist, like all of SA's athletes, had problems from time to time and needed support.
But he denied he was getting special treatment because of who he was or his achievements.
"It's special because of what Michael needs at this point in time," he said.
"Shooting Australia and some of our other stakeholders are wrapping our arms around him because he needs some help. This is a difficult thing he's going through and it's been played out really publicly, which is tough.
"So we'll continue to support Michael as we would any of our athletes.
"Sometimes they need a shoulder to cry on, or sometimes they need a stern word, but above all we're really focused on supporting them as individuals."
Australia's Olympic team boss Kitty Chiller said on Monday it was up to Shooting Australia to decide whether they still wanted to nominate Diamond for Rio.
However, the Australian Olympic Committee could overrule and decline selection.
Marangon said he would not be rushing to any decision and wanted to get all the facts first before making a call.
The 44-year-old's selection in the team is still subject to a protest from teenager Mitchell Iles, who is challenging Shooting Australia at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, arguing he deserves a spot on the Rio team ahead of him and Adam Vella.
A hearing has been set for June 20.
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