In April 2016 the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Serhii Budko after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance meldonium.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete submitted the FISA questionnaire without a further statement in his defence and he waived his right to be heard.
In the FISA questionnaire the Athlete stated that he had used non prescribed meldonium in March 2016 because he was feeling fatigue during training. The Athlete was not suffering from any other health condition at the time of the test and he did not mention the use of the substance on the Doping Control Form.
The FISA Doping Hearing Panel concludes that the Athlete has committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 23 April 2016.
