ISR 2007 KNKF Decision Disciplinary Committee 2007077 T

The Dutch Royal Strength Sport Fitness Federation (KNKF) has reported an anti doping rule violation against this person because of the discovery of the prohibited substances 2α-methyl-5α-androstan-3α-ol-17-one (metabolite of Drostanolone), boldenone and 17α-methyl-5β- androstane-3α, 17β-diol (metabolite of methyl testosterone) in the A portion of the urine sample of the person concerned during an out of competition test. Person has filed a statement of defence. The case was handled in writing while Federation and person in question waived their right of a hearing in person.
Upon arrival at the laboratory the seal of the laboratory bag containing the urine sample of the person in question was not present. As explained in the documentation this did not affect the identity and integrity of the individual urine sample.
Person acknowledges in his defence that he has committed the offense. The person concerned argued that not all used food supplements were mentioned during the doping control and that he was totally unaware of the prohibited substances in the product used. Person concerned stated never to have used the supplements. He stated that he had been to a supplement company in complete trust. He states that he was naive thrusting the company. However, the defence of the person concerned is ineffective. The mere presence of a prohibited substance is namely already a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The Disciplinary Committee considers the offense sufficiently plausible and the offense proven.
Since it is a first offense, it will be punished with an exclusion for a period of two years. Person concerned appeals on mitigating circumstances. On the basis of the documents provided it was clear person in question was taking supplements on a regular basis without the determination whether these preparations contain prohibited substances. Subject has thus taken a risk. There is no absence of significant fault or negligence, so there is no reason to reduce the sanction. The costs associated with the treatment of this case were also charged to the person concerned.