In 2023 NADO Flanders reported two anti-doping rule violations against the weightlifter for possession and use of prohibited substances. After notification the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission.
Previously the police had informed NADO Flanders that in July 2022 they had found Cannabis in possession of the Athlete. Thereupon the police searched his residence and found a large number of products containing multiple prohibited substances:
- Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone;
- Mesterolone;
- Metandienone;
- Nandrolone;
- Oxandrolone;
- Oxymetholone;
- Stanozolol; and
- Testosterone.
The Athlete admitted the possession and stated that he had used these substances for 2 years. Prior he had used prescription Testosterone and because of the costs he purchased it on the internet.
In view of the evidence and the admission the Commission finds that the Athlete intentionally had committed these anti-doping rule violations.
Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 12 December 2023 to impose a fine and a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.
Fees and expenses for this Commission shall be borne partially by the Athlete.
