In July 2016 the South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the powerlifter Kyle Noonan after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Tamoxifen. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the SAIDS Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete gave a prompt admission, denied the intentional use of the substance and explained that he underwent treatment for his thyroid and had used prescribed medication which contained the prohibited substance.
The Panel finds that the anti-doping violation has been established and that the Athlete has demonstrated how the substance entered his system without intention to enhance his sport performance.
Considering the Athlete’s prompt admission and his degree of negligence in this case the SAIDS Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee decides on 12 September 2016 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 19 March 2016.
