Facts
The UK Anti-Doping organization (UKAD) charges Paul Songhurst, the athlete, for an anti-doping rule violation. During a training february 23, 2015, the athlete provided a sample for doping test purposes. His sample tested positive for drostanolone and its metabolite. Drostanolone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 Prohibited List. It is regarded as a non specified substance.
History
The athlete is a member of the Rugby Football League (RFL). He claims that the positive finding came from the use of a supplements especially one called "monster mix". However experts proved that drostanolone only appears in the body if administered by intra-muscular injection. UKAD not surprisingly submitted that in such circumstances, the athlete had failed to satisfy the burden of proof which was on him.
Decision
- The period of ineligibility is 4 years with effect from February 23, 2015 to expire on 22 February 2019.
