Related case:
ST 2017_13 DFSNZ vs Travell Ngatoko (2)
March 16, 2018
In December 2016 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent Travell Ngatoko after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in a concentration above the WADA threshold (189ng/ml).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand.
The Respondent gave a prompt admission of the violation, he co-operated with the case and stated that the use of the substance was recreational and not to enhance sport performance. DFSNZ and the Tribunal accepted the Repondent’s statement and that he was without significant fault.
Considering the Respondent’s prompt admission and cooperation the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides on 3 February 2017 to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Respondent starting backdated on 3 November 2016.
