In May 2012 the Nederlandse Basketball Bond (Netherlands Basketball Federation, NBB) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Person after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
After notification the Persone filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the NBB Disciplinary Committee. The Person stated that he used for many years prescribed medication containing the prohibited substance as treatment for his hypertension.
The Committee notes that the Person was also sanctioned in 2011 with a 1 month period of ineligibility imposed by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) related to the use of the prescribed medication for his hypertension. De NBB Disciplinary finds this a violation under the FIBA Rules and not a violation under the NBB Rules.
Considering the circumstances, with delays in the proceedings and without intention to enhance the performance, the NBB Disciplinary Committee decides on 25 September 2012 to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Person starting on the day of his last competition until 15 October 2012.
Fees and expenses for this Committee shall be borne by the Person.
