In August 2023 the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Brazilian football player Joao Morellin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clomifene. Following notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.
The Athlete's provided an explanation for the presence of Clomifene in his sample. Hereafter in April 2024 he failed to provide additional explanations to the CCES.
In view of the Athlete's explanation and based on his degree of fault CCES proposed a reduced sanction. Thereupon in May 2024 the Athlete failed to dispute the violation within the timelines specified in the CADP and the Notice of Charge.
Therefore the CCES decides on 11 June 2024 to impose an 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 8 May 2024.
