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ST 2010_19 DFSNZ vs Adam Stewart - Decision on Jurisdiction
December 6, 2010
ST 2010_19 DFSNZ vs Adam Stewart – Decision on Application
February 16, 2011
Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported anti-doping rule violations against the Respondent for attempted use and possession of prohibited substances when he imported prohibited substances by post.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and Respondent was heard for the Tribunal.
Respondent admitted the violation of attempting to use prohibited substances between 31 March 2009 and 19 May 2010 by ordering, purchasing and arranging for the delivery of the EPO, hCG and Pregnyl Solvent to a PO Box number. Respondent also admitted the possession of the prohibited substance hCG on or about 24 June 2009.
Under the Sports Anti-Doping Rules, the two incidents were to be treated as one violation with a prescribed penalty of two years’ suspension.
The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Respondent starting on 7 September 2010.
