In January 2019 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Volleyball Parathlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Hydrochlorothiazide.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. Eventually the Athlete responded in July 2019 and filed a statement in his defence in November 2019.
The Parathlete denied the intentional use and requested for a reduced sanction. He explained with medical information that the substance was prescribed and used for one of the medical conditions he suffered.
He admitted his negligence and was unaware that he had to list any and all the medication he used whereas he already had mentioned a large number of medications on the Control Form.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Parathlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
The Rapporteur accepts that the violation was not intentional and that the substance was used for a legitimate medical treatment. Further the Rapporteur considers that there are mitigating circumstances in this case.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 25 June 2020 to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Parathlete. The sanction starts on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 5 July 2019, which the Athlete has already served.
