In November 2015 the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete J-4078 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance metandienone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that he had purchased Dianabol (metandienone) on the internet which he used before and after training several times a week.
Considering the intention to enhance sport performance the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 7 January 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension i.e. on 2 November 2015.
