The New Zealand Power Lifting Federation (NZPF) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after he tested positive for the prohibited substance Ephedrine. After notification by NZPF the Respondent filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Tribunal.
Respondent stated he suffers from asthma and to treat this he takes a range of prescribed medications. These medications include asthma inhaler for which he had been granted a therapeutic use exemption (TUE). Recently his doctor prescribed him Ephedrine tablets to help him breathing and help him complete cardio sessions. He took the tablets on the day of the competition.
The Tribunal concludes that Respondent had committed an anti-doping rule violation in accordance under the Rules of the International Power Lifting Federation Code. Therefore the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on Respondent starting from 22 May 2006. He is disqualified from the events he competed in during the championship.
