In December 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Dusty Cassar after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance boldenone.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete admitted the use of the substance two months prior to the competition where he was tested and without intention to enhance his performance for the Regatta.
The Panel concludes that the test results establish the anti-doping violation and considers the his explanation that the substance wasn’t intentionally used for the Regatta not an excuse.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 2 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of his provisional suspension.
