Related case:
TJD-AD 2019-199 Appeal Decision - Handball
May 17, 2019
In May 2018 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the handball player after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and she was heard for the Brazilian Sports Justice Anti-Doping Tribunal (TJD-AD).
The Athlete gave a prompt admission, denied the intentional use of the substance and requested for a reduced sanction. She acknowledged that in December 2017 she had used Deca-Durabolin as self-medication because of her persistent knee injury and the pain she suffered.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of a prohibited substance had been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Following assessment of the Athlete's conduct the Rapporteur finds that the Athlete had acted with a high degree of negligence whereas she had received anti-doping education and received training in high level physical education.
Further the Rapporeur considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission and that there had been delays in the proceedings not attributed to the Athlete.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 30 November 2018 to impose a 42 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 2 April 2018.
