In January 2014 the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the International Volleyball Federation, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Puertorican Athlete Dariam Acevedo after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylphenidate. After notification the Athlete filed a statement in her defence and was heard for the FIVB Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated she used pills, provided by a student, in support of her exams study. She took the pills in a period she had to cope with the stress of a difficult exam that would determine her professional, post-volleyball career and with the news of her father’s medical condition, which deteriorated dramatically in the same period.
The Panel concludes that the Athlete acted negligently without intention to enhance her sport performance and with exceptional circumstances in her personal, professional and sporting environment.
Therefore the FIVB Disciplinary Panel decides on 7 February 2014 to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 30 November 2013.
