2022 Anti-Doping Testing Figures / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2024

Contents:

• Executive Summary - pp. 2-9 (7 pages)
• Laboratory Report - pp. 10-39 (30 pages)
• Sport Report - pp. 40-155 (116 pages)
• Testing Authority Report - pp. 156-279 (124 pages)
• ABP Report-Blood Analysis - pp. 280-320 (41 pages)

Report Highlights:

• A 6.4% increase in the total number of samples (including urine, non-ABP blood and dried blood spot samples) analyzed and reported into ADAMS in 2022 (256,770) vs. 2021 (241,430); 

• An increase in the total percentage of AAFs year on year; 

• An increase in the total number of samples analyzed and reported by most WADA-accredited laboratories and WADA-approved laboratories into ADAMS in 2022 vs 2021. 

• An increase in the total number and percentage of non-ABP blood and DBS samples analyzed in 2022.  

• An increase of 1.4% in the number of ABP blood samples analyzed in 2022. 

• An increase in the total number of AAFs and % AAF for ERAs [including erythropoietin (EPO) and other EPO-receptor agonists], GHRFs and GC/C/IRMS tests in 2022.  

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2022 Testing Figures Report (2022 Report), which summarizes the results of all the samples WADA-accredited laboratories analyzed and reported in WADA’s Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) in 2022. 

The 2022 Report – which includes an Executive Summary and sub-reports by Laboratory, Sport, Testing Authority and Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) Blood Analysis – includes in- and out-of-competition urine samples, blood and ABP blood data, and the resulting Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) and Atypical Findings (ATFs). 

CAS 2023/O/9505 World Athletics v. Russian Athletic Federation & Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev

Related case:

CAS 2016_A_4486 IAAF vs Ekaterina Poistogova
April 7, 2017

Ms Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) is a Turkish international-level athlete who represented Russia until 2021, inter alia, at the 2012 London Olympic Garnes, where she won the silver medal in the 800 meters competition.

Previously the Athlete was sanctioned on 7 April 2017 for 2 years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for the use of the prohibited substances Erythropoietin (EPO) and Oxandrolone.

In 2016, Professor Richard McLaren issued two reports about systemic doping in Russia. These reports identified a significant number of Russian athletes who were involved in, or benefitted from, the doping schemes and practices that he uncovered.

Hereafter in January 2019 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recovered the internal database of the Moscow Laboratory (LIMS). Following investigation of allegations of organized doping practices, and in particular of the LIMS, WADA provided international federations with investigation reports on the athletes implicated in these organized doping practices.

These investigation reports revealed that the prohibited substances Androstatrienedione, Boldenone and Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) with a high T/E ratio had been established in the 2 samples of the Athlete Ekaterine Guliyev provided in July 2012 .

Consequently in July 2022 World Athletics reported new anti-doping rule violations against the Athlete for the use of these prohibited substances. In March 2023 World Athletics referred the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a first instance hearing panel. 

World Athletics contended that two official samples were listed in the London Washout Schedules as belonging to the Athlete, which would date from 17 July 2012 and 25 July 2012. This would prove that the Athlete was part of a doping programme.

In this regard, in accordance with the information contained in this schedule, in the leadup to the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Athlete would have been using up to three prohibited substances. Furthermore two unofficial samples of the Athlete were listed in the Moscow Washout Schedules from July-August 2013.

RusAF did not submit an answer or any other written submissions containing requests for relief.

The Athlete invoked the principle of res judicata and asserted that this is a revision of her previous case. Further she disputed the reliability of the filed evidence in this case provided by WADA, Professor McLaren and Dr Rodchenkov.

The Sole Arbitrator assessed and addressed the evidence provided by the Parties and determines that:

• The Athlete's res judicata argument is dismissed.
• The Athlete's samples provided on 17 July 2012 and on 25 July is evidence of the Athlete's use of prohibited substances.
• Accordingly the Athlete committed multiple anti-doping rule violations and these shall be considered as one single violation.
• The 2 year period of ineligibility imposed on the Athlete on 7 April 2017 must be credited against any period of ineligibility to be imposed in this case.
• The Athlete was part of a sophisticated doping scheme, namely the washout testing program in advance of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
• There are aggravating circumstances present in this case that justify the imposition of the maximum sanction allowed.
• Fairness requires that the Athlete's results are disqualified from 17 July 2012 to 20 October 2014.

Therefore the Court of Arbitration for Sport decides on 28 March 2024 that:

1.) The Request for Arbitration filed on 16 March 2023 by World Athletics against the Russian Athletics Federation and Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) is partially upheld.

2.) Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) is found guilty of an antidoping rule violation under Rule 32.2(b) of the IAAF Competition Rules 2012-2013.

3.) Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) is sanctioned with a Period of Ineligibility of four (4) years starting from the date of this Award, with credit to be
given for the two -year period oflneligibility imposed on her in the Final Award in CAS 2016/A/4486 IAAF v. Ekaterina Poistogova, which was already served.

4.) All the competitive results obtained by Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) from 17 July 2012 until 20 October 2014 are disqualified, with all the resulting consequences, including the forfeiture of any titles, awards, medals, points and prize and appearance money.

5.) The costs of the arbitration, to be determined and served separately to the Parties by the CAS Court Office, shall be borne 90% jointly by the Russian Athletics Federation and Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) and 10% by World Athletics.

6.) The Russian Athletics Federation and Ms. Ekaterina Guliyev (born Zavyalova, divorced Poistogova) shall jointly pay an amount of CHF 4,000 (four thousand Swiss Francs) to World Athletics as contribution to its legal costs and other expenses incurred in the present proceedings.

7.) All other and further requests of reliefs are dismissed.

CAS 2023/O/9505 World Athletics v. Russian Athletic Federation & Mr. Nikolay Chavkin

In 2016, Professor Richard McLaren issued two reports about systemic doping in Russia. These reports identified a significant number of Russian athletes who were involved in, or benefitted from, the doping schemes and practices that he uncovered.

Hereafter in January 2019 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recovered the internal database of the Moscow Laboratory (LIMS). Following investigation of allegations of organized doping practices, and in particular of the LIMS, WADA provided international federations with investigation reports on the athletes implicated in these organized doping practices.

These investigation reports revealed that the prohibited substance Methyltestosterone had been established in the 2 samples of the Athlete Nikolay Chavkin provided in July 2012.

Consequently in June 2022 World Athletics reported anti-doping rule violations against the Athlete for the use of this prohibited substance. In March 2023 World Athletics referred the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a first instance hearing panel. 

World Athletics contended that two official samples were listed in the London Washout Schedules as belonging to the Athlete, which would date from 4 July 2012 and 17 July 2012. This would prove that the Athlete was part of a doping programme.

In this regard, in accordance with the information contained in these schedules, in the leadup to the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Athlete had used a prohibited substance.

RusAF did not submit an answer or any other written submissions containing requests for relief.

The Athlete denied that he had committed an anti-doping rule violation and asserted that he had been tested before without issues. Further he disputed the reliability of the filed evidence in this case provided by WADA, Professor McLaren and Dr Rodchenkov.

The Sole Arbitrator assessed and addressed the evidence provided by the Parties and determines that:

• The Athlete's samples provided on 4 July 2012 and on 17 July 2012 is evidence of the Athlete's use of a prohibited substance.
• Accordingly the Athlete committed multiple anti-doping rule violations and these shall be considered as one single violation.
• The Athlete was part of a sophisticated doping scheme, namely the washout testing program in advance of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
• There is no evidence that the Athlete was knowingly involved in the Russian doping scheme.
• There are aggravating circumstances present in this case that justify the imposition of a more severe sanction.
• Fairness requires that the Athlete's results are disqualified from 4 July 2012 to 3 January 2015.

Therefore the Court of Arbitration for Sport decides on 29 March 2024 that:

1.) The Request for Arbitration filed by World Athletics against the Russian Athletics Federation and Mr. Nikolay Chavkin is partially upheld.

2.) Mr. Nikolay Chavkin is found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation under Rule 32.2(b) of the IAAF Competition Rules 2012-2013.

3.) Mr. Nikolay Chavkin is sanctioned with a Period of Ineligibility of two (2) years and six (6) months starting from the date of this Award.

4.) All the competitive results obtained by Mr. Nikolay Chavkin from 4 July 2012 until 3 January 2015 are disqualified, with all the resulting consequences, including the forfeiture of any titles, awards, medals, points and prize and appearance money.

5.) The costs of the arbitration, to be determined and served separately to the Parties by the CAS Court Office, shall be borne 90% jointly by the Russian Athletics Federation and Mr. Nikolay Chavkin and 10% by World Athletics.

6.) The Russian Athletics Federation and Mr. Nikolay Chavkin shall jointly pay an amount of CHF 4,000 (four thousand Swiss Francs) to World Athletics as contribution to its legal costs and other expenses incurred in the present proceedings.

7.) All other and further requests of reliefs are dismissed.

In November 2023 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the powerlifter Chris Kennedy after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Methylphenidate (Ritalinic Acid).

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence. The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand rendered a decision based on the written submissions of the Parties.

The Athlete admitted the use of the substance and asserted that it was used out-of-competition, 3 days before the competition. He claimed that he was entitled to coach clients in powerlifting during the provisional suspension because they were not competitive athletes, nor subjected to the Rules.

DFSNZ contended that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and accepted that the violation was not intentional. It rejected the Athlete's explanations regarding his coaching of clients during the provisional suspension.

DFSNZ established that at least one client was member of the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation. Also it established that this client had recently participated as powerlifter in a competition.

In view of the evidence the Tribunal concludes that the Athlete's violation was not intentional. Furthermore the Tribunal deems that the Athlete breached the provisional suspension through coaching clients.

Therefore the Tribunal decides on 25 March 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.

In September 2022 the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Polish rider Katarzyna Milczarek after her sample tested positive for Testosterone and its metabolites.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and the FEI tribunal rendered a decision based on the written submissions of the Parties.

The Athlete gave a prompt admission, denied the intentional use of the substance and requested for a reduced sanction. She explained with evidence that the source of the postive test was her medication she had used as treatment for her diagnosed condition.

The Athlete asserted that she had mentioned her medication on the Doping Control Form and that prior she had not received anti-doping education. She was unaware that this medication contained a prohibited substance, neither that she needed a valid TUE.

The Athlete made an application for a retrospective TUE for Prasterone. However this application was denied in February 2023 due to the medication was deemed not appropriate as treatment for her condition.

FEI accepted that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and that she had demonstrated with evidence how the prohibited substance had entered her system. Following assessment of the Athlete's conduct and the filed evidence FEI determines that she acted with No Significant Fault or Negligence.

The Panel agrees that the Athlete's violation was not intentional. Further the Panel concludes that she acted with No Significant Fault or Negligence and that there are grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the FEI Tribunal decides on 11 March 2024 to impose only a 16 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 September 2022.

In February 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf on World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Winnie Jemutai Boinett after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone and its metabolites.

Following notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. The Athlete explained that she had received several medical treatments in hospitals for her injury without having corroborating documents.

The AIU deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional. Because she had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form she received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

Therefore the AIU decides on 11 March 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 29 February 2024.

In September 2023 United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Jack Little after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Higenamine. Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered.

The Athlete admitted the violation, denied the intentional use of the substance and disputed the sanction proposed by UKAD. Thereupon he accepted the sanction and waived his right for a hearing.

The Athlete explained that he had used a recommended supplement Shredabull Untamed 2.0, purchased from a sports nutrition store. He asserted that Higenamine was not mentioned on the bottle label as ingredient, yet instead mentioned as nandina domestic extract.

in view of the evidence UKAD accepted that the Athlete's violation was not intentional, yet deems that he acted with some degree of negligence. Further UKAD considers that prior he had not received any anti-doping education.

Therefore UKAD decides on 8 March 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 29 September 2023.

In February 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf on World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Norbert Kigen after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone and its metabolites.

Following notification the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU.

The AIU deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional. Because he had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form he received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

Therefore the AIU decides on 8 March 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 February 2024.

In December 2023 and in January 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported 2 anti-doping rule violations against the Bahrain Kenyan Athlete Rosemary Mumo Katua. The AIU established that her two samples, provided in October and in November 2023, tested positive for the prohibited substance Triamcinolone acetonide.

Previously the Athlete was sanctioned for 3 years until December 2020 for the presence in her sample of the banned substance Nandrolone.

Following the two notifications in December 2023 and in January 2024 the Athlete timely admitted both violations, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. The Athlete also filed an application for a retroactive TUE, yet this was denied due to her application was returned to the Athlete as incomplete.

The AIU finds that the Athlete had committed a second anti-doping rule violation and that both reported violations shall be considered as one single anti-doping rule violation. Further the AIU considers that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and that she timely had admitted both reported violations.

Therefore the AIU decides on 7 March 2024 to impose a reduced 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the first admission, i.e. 19 December 2023.

In February 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kazakh Kenyan Athlete Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui. The AIU deemed that the Athlete had 3 Whereabouts Failures within a 12 month period:

• a Filing Failure on 9 February 2023;
• a Missed Test and Filing Failure on 19 June 2023; and
• a Missed Test and Filing Failure on 27 November 2023.

Although the Athlete submitted her explanations to the AIU the Whereabouts Failures were recorded. In any case the Athlete did not file a request for an adminstrative review.

Following notification the Athlete gave a timely admission, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. Furthermore she signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences Form.

Therefore the AIU decides on 7 March 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 21 February 2024.