In August 2018 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta (ADC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the boxer Josiah Vella after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clenbuterol. After notification the Athlete failed to attend the hearing of the National Anti-Doping Disciplianry Panel nor did he file a statement in his defence. The imposed provisional suspension was lifted by the Malta Boxing Association as contested by the Athlete.
The Panel finds that the positive test result of the Athlete’s sample establish the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 17 October 2018 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the decision.