Related case:
NADDP 2012 National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta vs Clayton Failla
September 27, 2012
On 27 September 2012 the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta decided to impose a 4 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete Clayton after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance ephedrine.
The Athlete stated that he suffered from cold and flu and used Dolvan tablets as medication as a remedy, without intention to enhance his sport performance.
Hereafter the Athlete appealed the National Anti-Doping Commission decision of 27 September 2012 with the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel of Malta.
The Appeal Panel finds that the penalty consisting of a period of ineligibility of 4 months imposed on the Athlete Clayton Failla should be reformulated so as to be more equitable and fair, in view of the particular circumstances as stated during the hearing of the case before the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, which are not being challenged by the Anti-Doping Commission.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel of Malta decides to set aside the decision of the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel as far as the period of ineligibility is concerned, and instead impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 20 July 2012.
