In September 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Edward Smidt after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances stanozolol and cannabis. After notification the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the use of cannabis and stanozolol. Het stated that he is a regular social user of cannabis and he bought the Winstrol pills (stanozolol) from a fellow learner. He testified that it was readily available together with other substances as ‘Anabols’ and ‘Debols’.
The Athlete thought the rugby season was over for him and therefore he wanted to build muscles during the off season. Unfortunately he was called up for the last match of the season and selected for an out-of-competition test.
The Committee considered in this case a possible increace of sanction due to the fact that the Athlete used more than one prohibited substance. However because of his age, limited education and without intention to enhance sport performance the Committee decided not to increase the sanction.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 1 October 2012.
