In March 2017 NADO Flanders has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after he was tested positive for multiple prohibited substances: 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone), Drostanolone, Mesterolone, Stanozolol and Tamoxifen (Selective estrogen receptor modulators). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission.
The Athlete fully admitted the intentional use of the substances and explained in detail that these substances were supplied to him by two fitness centre managers. NADO Flanders regards that the Athlete through his statements provided substantial assistance.
The Disciplinary Commission finds that the presence of the prohibited substances has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. Further the Commission deems that the violation was intentional and that a reduced fine is appropriate due to the substantial assistence the Athlete provided.
Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 30 May 2017 to impose a fine and a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 23 March 2017.
