The World Confederation of Billiard Sports (WCBS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against Respondent after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Acebutolol.
Respondent had no Therapeutic Use Exemption. He was notified of the doping violation, accepted a provisional suspension and did not request analysis of the B sample.
Respondent stated he used the substance as medicine prescribed by his personal physician for the purpose of medical treatment, and without the intention to enhance sport performances.
The WCBS Doping Hearing Panel decides a four month period of ineligibility, beginning May 13, 2010. Additional the Panel decides the automatic disqualification of all competitive results obtained from March 27 to May 13, 2010, including forfeiture of medals, points and prizes.
