Related case:
JADDP 2012-007 JADA vs J-4128
December 27, 2012
In July 2011 the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete J-4128 (the Athlete) after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance betamethasone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and she was heard for the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that she had used prescribed medication as treatment for her allergies without knowledge that it contained a prohibited substance. Previously the Athlete had informed her doctor that she was an athlete and subject of doping tests.
Without intention to enhance sport performance the Panel finds that the Athlete’s doctor failed to prescribe the right medication and that the Athlete did not research the ingredients of her medication before using.
Considering the circumstances the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 17 July to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension i.e. on 8 July 2011.
