In July 2018 United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Iraqi wrestler Husham Majeed Ali Al Thaalebi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.
In his submission the Athlete explained with evidence that he underwent treatment with Testosterone for his infertility. However the UWW Anti-Doping Panel deems that the filed medical evidence was questionable and when requested hereafter the Athlete didn't produce any supporting official documents and credible testimonies about his treatment. Further the Doha Lab reported that the concentration found in the Athlete’s sample didn’t support the allegation of treatment for infertility. As a result the Panel concludes that the Athlete failed to prove, on a balance of probability, how the prohibited substance entered his system.
Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Paneld decides on 28 January 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 28 July 2018. Further the Panel decides to impose a CHF 20’000 fine on the Iraq Wresting Federation.
