Related case:
NADAP 2012 Clayton Failla vs National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta – Appeal
October 11, 2012
In July 2012 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Clayton Failla after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance ephedrine.
After notification the Athlete was provisional suspended and heard fort the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete stated that he suffered from cold and flu and used Dolvan tablets as medication as a remedy when he provided a sample. Also the Athlete argued that he had no intention to play in the competition when his coach choose to let him play although he was reported sick.
The Panel finds that the Athlete suffered from flue and cold at the time of the competition and had no intention to enhance his sport performance. The Panel concludes that the Athlete acted negligently due to using a medication without research of the ingredients, without consulting his doctor and failing to mention the medication on the doping control form.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta decides to impose a 4 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 20 July 2012.
