Related case:
SAIDS 2010 ASA vs Lindhikayaa Mthangayi
April 9, 2010
In September 2013 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lindhikaya Leeds Mthangayi after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance metandienone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the use of the prohibited substance. The Athlete argued that he used only the usual supplements and claimed that the substance entered his system after he shared a water bottle with fellow Athletes.
The Committee dismissed the Athlete’s statement due to the fact that he failed to show evidence and also failed to identify the Athlete who shared his water bottle with him.
Considering this is the Athlete’s second anti-doping rule violation, the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides on 8 May 2014 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 22 September 2013.
