Related case:
SAIDS 2011_08 SAIDS vs Andrew Pretorius
September 29, 2011
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The minor Athlete and her father filed a statement in their defence and were heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete’s father admitted that he administered water tablets to his daughter to stabilize her weight. The tablets form part of his personal prescription. The father led his daughter to believe that he is providing her with supplements for training.
Considering the evidence and the circumstances the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. 18 November 2010 to 18 February 2011.
In addition the Committee recommends that the Athlete’s father Andrew Pretorius be charged for trafficking / attempting trafficking and administration / attempting administration in any prohibited substance or prohibited method to any athlete.
Hereafter the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 6 year period of ineligibility on Andrew Pretorius.
