The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone and 19-noreticholanolone (metabolites of Nandrolone). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee. The Athlete stated he used prescribed medication for his shoulder injury, a variety of supplements and had received a B12 injection administered by his trainer.
Considering Athlete’s statement the Committee concludes that the Athlete failed to lead evidence to the comfortable satisfaction of the Committee establishing how the prohibited substance entered his system. Therefore the Committee finds that there were no grounds for a reduction of the sanction.
The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 17 June 2011 to 16 June 2013.
