The Athlete was scheduled to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In July 2012 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his pre-competition A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.
After notification the Athlete was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission. The Athlete provided a list of products he used and did not know whether of the products contained prohibited substances. The personal coach explained that neither he nor the Athlete understood how such substance ended up in the body of the Athlete.
The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides that the athlete Mr Hysen Pulaku, Albania, Weightlifting:
1.) is excluded from the London 2012 Olympic Games;
2.) shall have his Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately cancelled and withdrawn.
3.) The Athlete’s file shall be transmitted to the International Weightlifting Federation, which is requested to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency shall also receive information in relation to this matter, in order to further investigate the circumstances surrounding this case within the remit of its competence, for it to follow-up accordingly.
5.) The NOC of Albania and LOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
6.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
