World Athletics 2023 WA vs Ahmed Abdelwahed

5 Dec 2023

In September 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Italian Athlete Ahmed Abdelwahed after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Meldonium.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance, he argued that the concentration in his sample was very low, and he assumed that his supplements through biotransformation had caused the positive test. However analysis in a laboratory of his supplements and hair did not reveal the presence of Meldonium.

The AIU contended that the presence of a prohibited substance properly had been established in the Athlete's sample and that the B sample had confirmed the A sample. There is no evidence of supplement contamination and the AIU rejected the Athlete's alleged biotransformation theory.

The Panel assessed and addressed the evidence of the parties and their expert witnesses and determines that:

  • The presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's samples and accordingly he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
  • The Athlete failed to produce convincing evidence about the biotransformation theory.
  • The Athlete failed to demonstrate that he acted with No Fault or Negligence.

Therefore the Panel decides on 5 December 2023 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 September 2023.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs Fouad Idbafdil

6 Dec 2023

In October 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Fouad Idbafdil after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO).

Following notification the Athlete admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. 

Because he had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form he received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

Therefore the AIU decides on 6 December 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 30 October 2023.

World Athletics 2023 WA vs John Hakizimana

28 Nov 2023

In September 2023 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), on behalf of World Athletics, reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Rwandan Athlete John Hakizimana after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Triamcinolone acetonide.

Following notification the Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance whereas he assumed that his supplements had caused the positive test. Ultimately he admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by the AIU. 

The AIU determines that the prohibited substance was not listed on the labels of the Athlete's supplements. Moreover he failed to provide additional information to the AIU, nor were these supplements analysed for the presence of Triamcinolone acetonide.

Further the AIU considers that there was no evidence that the violation was intentional. Because he had signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form he received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.

Therefore the AIU decides on 28 November 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 October 2023.

ST 2023_11 DFSNZ vs Evaan Reihana

20 Dec 2023

In November 2023 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Evaan Reihana after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cocaine.

Following notification the Athlete admitted the violation, denied the intentional use of the substance and accepted the sanction proposed by DFSNZ. DFSNZ accepted that the violation was not intentional and that the use of Cocaine occurred out-of-competition.

The Athlete acknowledged that he had used the substance out-of-competition the day before the competition to cope with a family crisis.

The Tribunal assessed the joint memorandum of counsel and agrees that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and occurred out-of-competition in a context unrelated to sport performance. The Tribunal further determines that there is no need to order a Provisional Suspension and deems that there are no grounds to redact the name of the recreational Athlete from this decision.

Therefore the Tribunal decides on 20 December 2023 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.

SAIDS 2023-09 Tebogo Tsotetsi vs SAIDS - Appeal

12 Dec 2023

Related case:

SAIDS 2023-09 SAIDS vs Tebogo Tsotetsi
August 15, 2023

On 15 August 2023 the Anti-Doping Tribunal Hearing Panel decided to impose a 20 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete Tebogo Tsotetsi after she tested positive for the prohibited substance Salbutamol.

In First Instance the Panel accepted that the Athlete's violation was not intentional and deemed that she had acted negligently with grounds for a reduced sanction.

Hereafter in September 2023 the Athlete appealed the Decision of the Hearing Panel. The Athlete requested the Appeal Board to set aside the Appealed Decision and to impose a further reduced sanction.

The Athlete admitted the violation and explained that she was unaware that the cough syrup she had used for her illness contained Salbutamol. She asserted the she acted not intentional due to ignorance as a recreational athlete who had never received anti-doping education.

Although the violation was not intentional SAIDS contended that the Athlete acted negligently with her self-medication that clearly contained a prohibited substance. Further SAIDS rejected that she is a recreational athlete because of her participation in large marathons finishing in the top percentiles.

Following assessment of the Athlete's conduct with her self-medication the Appeal Board determines that the Athlete had acted with a degree of negligence and that there were no grounds to reduce the imposed sanction.

Therefore the Appeal Board decides on 12 December 2023 to dismiss the Athlete's appeal and to uphold the Appealed Decision and the sanction of 20 months.

CCES 2023 CCES vs Mohamed Aagab

2 Nov 2023

In September 2023 the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Mohamed Aagab after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Recombinant Erythropoietin (RhEPO)

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by CCES. Because the Athlete signed and submitted the Early Admission and Acceptance Form he received a 1 year reduction from CCES.

Therefore CCES decides on 2 November 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 12 September 2023.

Sport Integrity Australia Annual Report 2022-2023

10 Oct 2023

Sport Integrity Australia Annual Report 2022-2023 / Sport Integrity Australia. - Canberra, 2023

Contents:

  • Overview
  • Advisory Groups
  • Annual Performance Statement
  • Management And Accountability
  • Financial Statements
  • Appendixes
  • List Of Requirements
  • Navigation Aids

iNADO Update #2023-11/12

6 Dec 2023

iNADO Update (2023) 11/12 (6 December)
Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO)



Contents:

Building a Sportive Community

  • Welcome Indonesia
  • Invitation to Participate in Code Review Feedback and Discussions
  • 2024 iNADO Annual General Assembly and Workshop
  • ADAMS Group

Improving Practice Everywhere

  • iNADO Webinar: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of ADO EPO Programmes Lessons learned and Q&A
  • Summary and Recording: AFLD Handling of sunbstances of abuse in results management Recording and summary
  • e-Library new material

Speaking up for NADOs and RADOs Globally

  • Remarkable contribution during the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou

Guiding Principles

  • iNADO invites the Anti-doping community to sign the Declaration on Guiding Principles

Monthly Features

  • Goodbye Janka and Ilayda
  • Welcome to the team Alex
  • New CEOs Malta and India
  • Joseph de Pencier Condolences Book

iNADO Sponsors and Partners

  • Berlinger Special AG celebrates 30 Years of commitment to sports integrity

DCAT Annual Report 2022 (Thailand)

4 Aug 2023

Annual Report 2022 / Doping Control Agency of Thailand (DCAT). - Bangkok : DCAT, 2023

DCAT Annual Report 2021 (Thailand)

30 Jun 2022

Annual Report 2021 / Doping Control Agency of Thailand (DCAT). - Bangkok : DCAT, 2022

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