In 2015 the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) informed DFSNZ about the results of Medsafe’s investigation into an internet drug supplier NZ Clenbuterol and provided DFSNZ details about the internet purchases of prohibited substances made by Adam King.
Hereafter in November 2016 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported two anti-doping rule violations against the Respondent Adam King for the use, attempted use and possession of the prohibited substances nandrolone, testosterone, tamoxifen and anastrozole.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Respondent filed a statement and he was heard for the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand. The Respondent gave an early admission to DFSNZ, he denied he breached the anti-doping rules intentionally and he co-operated with the authorities.
The Respondent stated that he purchased the substances at the time that he was frustrated by the persistent injuries he suffered; he had issues with his employment, his father died; and he had a significant drop in weight following a burst appendix and surgery.
Considering the Respondent’s prompt admission and co-operation the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides on 3 April 2017 to impose 2 year period of ineligibility on the Respondent starting backdated on 1 May 2016.
