In February 2018 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Isaac Kibet Chebuyo after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Prednisolone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered, the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he did not attend the hearing of the Judiciary Office of the Sports Disputes Tribunal.
In his submission the Athlete gave a prompt admission and argued that the violation was not intentional while he was unaware that Prednisolone was a prohibited substance. He explained that for his breathing problems he had purchased at a pharmacy this medication and had used this until the day before the competition.
The Panel deems that the violation was not intentional and considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission but failed to mention his medication on the Doping Control Form nor did he apply for a TUE.
Therefore the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal decides on 21 March 2019 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 12 February 2018.
