In April 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violtion against the Athlete Clayton Darmanin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances boldenone and metenolone.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete denied the use of doping and stated he only used a catafast medication during training.
The Panel accepts the reported test result and concludes that the Athlete failed in his responsibility that no prohibited substance enters his body.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.