In March 2019 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the powerlifter after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Brazilian Sports Justice Anti-Doping Tribunal (TJD-AD). The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance, neither that he acted with Fault or Negligence.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of the prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
The Rapporteur deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate with any evidence that the violation was not intentional, nor grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the TJD-AD decides on 11 October 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 28 March 2019.
