In September 2016 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Georgian boxer after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Mildronaat (Meldonium).
After notification the Athlete failed to attend the hearing of the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission and a Decision was rendered in absentia of the Athlete.
The Disciplinary Commission finds that the presence of the prohibited substance had been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he had committed an anti-doping rule violation. Further the Commission deems that the Athlete intentionally had used the substance since he failed to demonstrate how the substance had entered his system.
Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 6 December 2016 to impose a fine and a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the Decision.
Fees and expenses for this Commission shall be borne partially by the Athlete.
