In October 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Gordon Dimitri after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances nandrolone, drostanolone and cocaine. After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that he has used at the gym the substances nandrolone and drostanlone about 2 months prior to the competition where he was tested and without intention to enhance his performance for the Regatta. He did not admit the use of cocaine.
The Panel did not accept the Athlete’s statement and concludes that the test results establish the anti-doping violation without grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 24 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.
