In April 2018 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Luka Rotich Lubowan after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered.
In his submission the Athlete admitted the violation and stated that he had used medication as treatment for his illness. Although duly invited the Athlete indicated that he could not attend the hearing of the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal.
The Panel finds that the test result establish the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Panel holds that the Athlete failed to challenge the charge and is deemed to have admitted the anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal decides on 17 October 2018 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 13 April 2018.
