In September 2023 the South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rower Lebone Mokheseng. Following notification the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Anti-Doping Tribunal. 

SAIDS contended that the Athlete had 3 Whereabouts Failures within a 12 month period:

• a Filing Failure / Missed Test on 8 June 2023;
• a Filing Failure / Missed Test on 14 June 2023; and
• a Filing Failure / Missed Test on 12 September 2023.

The Athlete denied the charges and he requested for a reduced sanction. He explained that he already had retired from rowing at the time of the first test.

He testified about his personal circumstances and the problems he had in the family whereas he was hampered by the lack of assistance from Rowing South Africa (RSA). After he officially had resigned he assumed that the RSA should have notified SAIDS about his resignation.

The Panel accepted the Athlete's explanations and finds that he acted not intentional since he offically had resigned from RSA. Further the Panel deems that there are grounds for a reduced sanction and that he can continue his current job as a rowing coach.

Therefore the Panel decides on 29 January 2024 to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the 3rd Whereabouts Failure, i.e. on 12 September 2023.

In September 2023 United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Jack Little after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Higenamine. Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered.

The Athlete admitted the violation, denied the intentional use of the substance and disputed the sanction proposed by UKAD. Thereupon he accepted the sanction and waived his right for a hearing.

The Athlete explained that he had used a recommended supplement Shredabull Untamed 2.0, purchased from a sports nutrition store. He asserted that Higenamine was not mentioned on the bottle label as ingredient, yet instead mentioned as nandina domestic extract.

in view of the evidence UKAD accepted that the Athlete's violation was not intentional, yet deems that he acted with some degree of negligence. Further UKAD considers that prior he had not received any anti-doping education.

Therefore UKAD decides on 8 March 2024 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 29 September 2023.

NADO Flanders reported two anti-doping rule violations against the weightlifter for use and possession after the police found in the Athlete's residence in November 2022 the prohibited substance Metandienone Boldenone, Nandrolone, Oxymetholone and Testosterone. 

After notification the Athlete failed to attend the hearing of the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission and a Decision was rendered in absentia of the Athlete.

Prior the Athlete had admitted these violations and stated that he had followed a course of treatment 5 or 6 times. In view of the evidence the Commission determines that the Athlete possessed a high number of prohibited substances and intentionally had used these banned products

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.

In 2023 NADO Flanders reported two anti-doping rule violations against the weightlifter for possession and use of a prohibited substance. Previously the police had informed NADO Flanders that in April 2023 they had found Stanozolol in possession of the Athlete.

After notification the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission. The Athlete admitted the violations and stated that he had purchased this product online.

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.

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.

In December 2023 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the fitness Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone) and Metenolone. Following notification the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission.

The Athlete admitted the use of the prohibited substances. He testified that these products were supplied to him by a manager of a gym and also purchased on the internet.

The Commission finds that the presence of the prohibited substances has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Commission deems that the violation was intentional.

Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 20 February 2024 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.

In December 2023 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the fitness Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone) and Tamoxifen.

Following notification the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission where he admitted the use of the substances.

The Commission finds that the presence of the prohibited substances has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Commission deems that the violation was intentional.

Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 20 February 2024 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.

In May 2023 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the fitness Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone (Nadrolone), Clostebol and  Metenolone. Following notification the Athlete was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission.

The Athlete admitted the violation and testified that he had used these substances in order to gain in mussle mass. He had purchased these substances on the internet and thereupon injected himself into his system.

The Commission finds that the presence of the prohibited substances have been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. The Commission deems that the Athlete had used these substances intentionally.

Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 20 February 2024 to impose a fine and a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.

Fees en expenses for this Commission shall be borne partially by the Athlete.

In May 2023 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Lithuanian Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone,19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone) Boldenone and Stanozolol.

After notification the Athlete failed to attend the hearing of the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission and a Decision was rendered in absentia of the Athlete.

The Commission finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.

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.

In July 2023 NADO Flanders reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Dutch kickboxer after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Furosemide. 

Following notification the Athlete did not accept the sanction proposed by NADO Flanders. Thereupon he was heard for the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission.

The Athlete accepted the test results and denied the intentional use of the substance. However he could not explain the source of the substance and he assumed that there had been een mix-up of medication belonging to him and his mother.

The Commission finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.

The Commission did not accept the Athlete's explanation and regards that he probably had used the substance in order to reduce his weight. Consequently the Commision deems that he failed to demonstrate how the substance had entered his system, nor grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the NADO Flanders Disciplinary Commission decides on 12 December 2023 to impose 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.