Related case:
TJD-AD 2019-187 Appeal Decision - Football
April 26, 2019
In April 2018 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 substance Cocaine.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and the case was referred to the Brazilian Sports Justice Anti-Doping Tribunal (TJD-AD)
The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use. He explained that the substance only was used recreational and out-of-competition.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of a prohibited substance had been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Rapporteur accepts that the violation was not intentional and deemed that the Athlete acted negligently.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 30 October 2018 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 25 April 2018.
