In October 2012 the Koninklijke Nederlandse Hockey Bond (KNHB), the Royal Netherlands Hockey Federation, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and cocaine.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the KNHB Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted he had used MDMA and cocaine at a party one week before the doping test. He expressed his regret for the violation and stated that he had no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Considering the circumstances and with no significant fault or negligence, the KNHB Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of provisional suspension, i.e. on 11 October 2012.
