In December 2016 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Shieys Chepkosgei after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances androsterone, etiocholanolone and testosterone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence ans she was heard for the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal.
The Athlete admitted the anti-doping violation and stated that the day before the competititon in Malaysia in October 2016 she suffered from strong pains in her body, used a tablet purchased in a pharmacy and knew that the drug would enhance her performance.
The Panel finds that the Athlete has admitted the violation and that the substance was used intentionally to enhance her sport performance. Therefore the Judiciary Office of the Sports Disputes Tribunal decides on 5 October 2017 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 26 December 2016.
