World Athletics 2023 WA vs Mohamed Katir

16 Feb 2024

In February 2024 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Spanish Athlete Mohamed Katir for his Whereabouts Filing Failures and Missed Tests within a 12 month period:

  • a Filing Failure on 28 February 2023;
  • a Missed Test / Filing Failure on 3 April 2023;
  • a Missed Test / Filing Failure on 10 October 2023.

Regarding the first Whereabouts Filing Failure in February 2023 the Athlete explained that he had received a call from his fiancée that she was feeling unwell. He immediately booked a flight to Portugal and updated his Whereabouts information.

Regarding his failure in April 2023 the Athlete explained that during the days before the Mssed Test multiple times he could not update his Whereabouts information in ADAMS due to technical problems with his App.

After the Missed Test in October 2023 he stated that he was surprised to see that his 60-minute time slot was set between 19:20 and 20:20. He asserted that there must have been a system error as prior he had set his 60 minutes time slot between 07:00 and 08:00 uur.

The AIU assessed and addressed the Athlete's explanations and evidence and made the following conclusions:

  • The Athlete's flight to Portugal in February 2023 was booked 2 days before his departure and not last minute as claimed by the Athlete.
  • He did not timely update his Whereabouts in February 2023 and provided inaccurate information.
  • At the material time in April 2023 there had been no technical problems with ADAMS, nor were multiple log in attempts recorded.
  • Before the Missed Test in April 2023 his updates in ADAMS were inaccurate and incomplete.
  • On the day of the Missed Test in April 2023 he updated his Whereabouts 20 minutes after the arrival of the Doping Control Officer (DCO) and not prior to his 60-minutes timeslot in ADAMS as claimed.
  • In October 2023 he had changed his 60-minutes time slot in ADAMS after the DCO had concluded his attempt to locate the Athlete.

Ultimately the Athlete admitted the anti-doping rule violation and signed and submitted an Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences Form.

Therefore on 16 February 2024 the AIU decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 February 2024.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Zita Kosač

16 Feb 2024

In June 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Lithuanian Athlete Zita Kosač after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Mestanolone, Methasterone and Oxymetholone.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in her defence. She believed that her supplement was the source of the prohibited substances.

With approval of the AIU the Athlete provided an open container of this supplement and a sealed container (from a different batch) to the Warshaw Lab for testing. Thereupon analysis in the Lab confirmed the presence of these prohibited substances in both containers of this supplement.

The Athlete asserted that the supplement was the source of the prohibited substances and that she had mentioned this product on the Doping Control Form. Ultimately in February 2024 she signed and submitted an Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance Form. 

In view of the evidence the AIU accepts that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and that she demonstrated how the substances had entered her system. The AIU determines that she acted with No Significant Fault or Negligence.

Further the AIU considers that the prohibited substances were not mentioned on the product label of this supplement and that she had participated into a Marathon in September 2023 during the provisional suspension.

Therefore the AIU decides on 16 February 2024 to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting backdated on 25 July 2023.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Charles Karanja Kamau

12 Feb 2024

In July 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Charles Karanja Kamau after his sample tested positive for Testosterone and its metabolites.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and he was heard for the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

In this case there were delays attributed to the Athlete. He failed to communicate properly with his pro bono counsel, nor did he file a statement in his defence within the set deadline.

The Athlete accepted the test result and denied the intentional use of the substance. He stated that he only had used medication and supplements which he had mentioned on the Doping Control Form.

The Athlete acknowledged that he had not checked his supplements for banned substances, nor had he consulted experts in this matter. For his supplements he followed the recommendations from his manager, a friend and a nutritionist.

The AIU requested the Tribunal to impose a sanction of 4 years and contended that the Athlete had failed to demonstrate the source of the prohibited substance. Furthermore the AIU considered that the Athlete's supplements did not contain Testosterone, neither were these supplements tested.

The Sole Arbitrator finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he had committed an anti-doping rule violation.

In view of the evidence and the Athlete's conduct in this case the Sole Arbitrator deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate  that the violation was not intentional. He also deems that he acted negligently with the supplements.

Therefore the Disciplinary Tribunal decides on 12 February 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 4 July 2023.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Kumari Rachna

13 Feb 2024

In November 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping violation against the Indian Athlete Kumari Rachna after her A and B samples - collected in September 2023 - tested positive for the prohibited substances Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, Metandienone and Stanozolol.

Additionally in December 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete when her sample - collected in November 2023 - tested positive for Clenbuterol. Thereupon this case was transferred by INADA to the the AIU.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered by the AIU. Hereafter the Athlete failed to respond at all or to provide any information to the AIU.

The AIU establishes that this is the Athlete's second anti-doping rule violation as she had served a sanction of 4 years until 17 March 2019 for the presence of Metenolone in her sample. Furthermore the AIU determines that there are aggravating circumstances in this case since the Athlete had used multiple prohibited substances on multiple occasions.

Because the Athlete failed to respond in February 2024 the AIU finds that she is deemed to have waived her right for a hearing, admitted the anti-doping rule violations and accepted the consequences.

Therefore the AIU decides on 13 February 2024 to impose a 12 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 24 November 2023.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Sarah Chepchirchir

13 Feb 2024

Related case:

IAAF 2019 IAAF vs Sarah Chepchirchir
November 28, 2019

In December 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kenyan Athlete Sarah Chepchirchir after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone.

Previously the Athlete had served a sanction of 4 years, until 9 February 2023, because of the abnormalities in her Athlete Biological Passport.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The AIU established that this is the Athlete's second anti-doping rule violation and that she failed at all to respond at all or to provide any information to the AIU.

Because of the Athlete's failure to respond within the set deadline the AIU in February 2024 determines that she was deemed to have waived her right to a hearing, to have admitted the anti-doping rule violation and to have accepted the consequences.

Therefor the AIU decides on 13 February 2024 to impose an 8 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 22 December 2023.

ADAPI 2023_148 INADA vs Durgesh Kumar

10 Jan 2024

In June 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kabaddi Athlete Durgesh Kumar after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Metandienone.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and he was heard for the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI). The Athlete denied the use of the prohibited substance and could not explain how it had entered his system.

The Panel finds that the presence of prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Panel deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional.

Therefore the ADDPI decides on 10 January 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 9 June 2023.

ADDPI 2023_145 INADA vs Malak Singh

11 Jan 2024

In June 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rower Malak Singh after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Mephentermine and Phentermine.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI). The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and could not explain how the substances had entered into his system.

The Panel finds that the presence of the prohibited substances has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he had committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Panel deems that he failed to demonstrate how these substances had entered his system.

Therefore the ADDPI decides on 11 January 2024 to impose a 4 year period of inelgibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 27 June 2023.

ADDPI 2023_141 INADA vs Mohsin Gulab Ali

10 Jan 2024

In June 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the judoka Mohsin Gulab Ali after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Enobosarm (Ostarine).

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI).

The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and he argued that he had succesfully participated in competitions for mayy years. He also had been tested many times without issues.

The Athlete stated that he was involved in an altercation with another athlete and his entourage. After the positive test he alleged that he was the victim of sabotage and that he had filed criminal charges against these persons.

The Panel finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's samples and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.

The Panel deems that he failed to demonstrate with corroboration evidence that the violation was not intentional, nor grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the ADDPI decides on 10 January 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 20 June 2023.

ADDPI 2023_138 INADA vs Rahul Sevta

21 Dec 2023

In June 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the judoka Rahul Sevta after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Oxandrolone and Stanozolol.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI).

The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and requested for a reduced sanction. He could not explain how the substance had entered his system.

He alleged that the source of the prohibited substances were the supplements or food provided by the coaches at the training camp. He further claimed that the meat he consumed in the camp might have been spiked.

The Panel finds that the presence of the prohibited substances had been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he had committed an anti-doping rule violation.

The Panel determines that in the camp 9 athletes had been,  tested, of which 3 athletes tested positive. The Athlete himself tested positive for Oxandrolone and Stanozolol, yet the other two athletes for completely other prohibited substances.

The Panel concludes that the Athlete failed to demonstrate with evidence that the supplements and food in the camp were the source of the prohibited substances. The Panel did not accept his explanations and deems that he had used these substances intentionally.

Therefore the ADDPI decides on 21 December 2023 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 20 June 2023.

ADDPI 2023_135 INADA vs Ranjeet Bhati

9 Jan 2024

In June 2023 the India National Anti-Doping Agency (INADA) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Parathlete Ranjeet Bhati after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI).

The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use of the substance. He explained that he had used the substance as prescribed medication and that he was unware of the anti-doping rules and prohibited substances.

The Panel finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. He failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional.

Furthermore the Panel considers that the Athlete had not checked this medication, failed to mention this medication on the Doping Control Form, nor made an application for a TUE. Also he did not show with corroborating evidence that he indeed had informed his doctor that was an athlete subjected to doping control.

Therefore the ADDPI decides on 9 January 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 5 June 2023.

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