In December 2018 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Arnold Ragos Sany after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered.
The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and waived his right to be heard for the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal.
In his submissions the Athlete gave a prompt admission, accepted the test result, denied the intentional use and claimed that he was unaware that the substance was prohibited.
The Panel holds that the Athlete was duly notified, had waived his right to be heard, admitted the violation, but failed to explain under what circumstances he took the Cannabis.
Without grounds for a reduced sanction the Judiciary Office of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal decides on 28 March 2019 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 11 December 2018.
