In July 2019 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the football player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Chlorothiazide and Hydrochlorothiazide.
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 gave a prompt admission, denied the intentional use and requested for a reduced sanction. He explained with evidence that the substances were used as medication for his hypertension. He mentioned his medication on the Doping Control Form and acknowledged that he failed to apply for a TUE.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of the prohibited substances have been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
The Rapporteur determines that the Athlete was duly notified by ABCD and deems that the violation was not intentional. Further the Rapporteur considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission and that he acted with some degree of negligence.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 21 February 2020 to impose an 8 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 15 June 2019.
