In May 2019 the National Anti-Doping Commission (ADC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the weightlifter Vitaly Molotkoff after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Meldonium.
After notification the Athlete did not accept the provisional suspension and he filed a statement in his defence. Hereafter he failed to respond to the communications nor did he attend the hearing of the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
In his submission the Athlete admitted the violation and acknowledged that he was aware that his substance was prohibited. He stated that he had already had stopped using this product when he was tested.
The Panel finds that the Athlete had admitten the violation, that he failed to provide evidence that the violation was not intentional nor that he had applied for a TUE. Further the Panel considers that there were delays in the proceedings not attributed to the Athlete.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 22 May 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 9 February 2019.
