Federação Portuguesa de Basquetebol (FPB), The Portuguese Basketball Federation, has reported in February 2012 an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine). After notification the Player failed to respond to the FPB.
Therefore on 8 March 2012 the FPB Disciplinary Council decided to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Player.

Hereafter in July 2012 the Player appealed the FPB sanction to the FIBA. The Player filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the FIBA Disciplinary Panel.
Player stated he had used a supplement Jack3D and researched the ingredients of the supplement on the internet before using it. After the notification he researched again the internet and found out that dimethylamylamin HCI, contained in the supplement, is another name for the banned substance methylhexaneamine.
The player expressed his regret and had no intention to enhance performance.

The Panel finds the Player acted negligently in his responsibility that no prohibited substance enters his body. He did not properly research the ingredients of the supplement before using it and did not consult a doctor or sport physician about the supplement. Considering Player’s statement the FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Player starting on the date of the FPB decision, i.e. on 8 March 2012.

In July 2012 the Agenţia Naţională Anti-Doping (ANAD), the National Anti-Doping Agency of Romania, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the ANAD Hearing Commission.
The Athlete stated he used a supplement Weight Loss Formula purchased on the internet and the label did not mention prohibited substances. The Athlete stated he wanted this supplement to be analysed but hereafter he failed to do this due to the supplement was not longer available anymore on the internet. After an internet research the Hearing Commission established that the supplement contained HCG.

Therefore the ANAD Hearing Commission decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 August 2012.

Related case:
ANAD Comisia de Audiere 2012_19 ANAD vs Chris-Paul-Laszlo Schlechta
August 7, 2012

In May 2012 the Agenţia Naţională Anti-Doping (ANAD), the National Anti-Doping Agency of Romania, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Chris-Paul-Laszlo Schlechta after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance testosterone with a T/E ratio above the WADA threshold.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the date of the final hearing postponed in order to test the Athlete’s supplements.
The Commission notes that the athlete used those supplements without medical prescription and the athlete did not respect the deadline to send these supplements to be analyzed.
Therefore the ANAD Hearing Commission decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 7 August 2012.

In August 2012 the Agenţia Naţională Anti-Doping (ANAD), the National Anti-Doping Agency of Romania, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Samuel Ciorap after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances clenbuterol and epimetendiol (methandienone).
At the hearing the Athlete stated he used the supplement Analbolic Evolution without presenting this product for the Commission.
The ANAD Hearing Commission decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.

facts and history
Kofi Danso and Chiedozie Offiah (players) were selected for a doping test during a basketball match on January 6. Kofi Danso in fact was not selected but he impersonated the person who was selected for the doping control. Chiedozo Offiah was taking care of the player's licenses, and signed the team sheet. Also he identified Kofi Danso as the player selected for the doping test. When the original selected player was charged with an anti-doping rule violation the truth came out.
The result of this was: Kofi Danso was reported for an anti-doping rule violation for testing positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis and tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control.
Chiedozie Offiah was reported for an anti-doping rule violation for tampering or attempted tampering in connection with the collection of the sample collected from Mr Danso.
The hearing took place at the offices of Sport Resolutions (UK) in London on 26 June 2012.

Decision
Accordingly the Tribunal makes the following decision:
1. In the case of Mr Danso, the doping offences under Article 2.1 and 2.5 of the Anti-Doping Rules have been established.
2. In the case of Mr Danso the period of ineligibility is two years from the date of this decision.
3. In the case of Mr Offiah the doping offence under Article 2.5 of the Anti-Doping Rules has been established.
4. In the case of Mr Offiah the period of ineligibility is one year from 12 April 2012.

Ghandourah S, Hofer MJ, Kießling A, El-Zayat B, Schofer, DM.
J Med Case Rep. 2012 Aug 20;6(1):248.

Abstract

Introduction
Synthol is a site enhancement oil used by bodybuilders to boost the cosmetic appearance of muscles. Here, we describe the case of a patient with severe side effects following repeated intramuscular injections of synthol in his right biceps muscle.

Case presentation
A 29-year-old Middle Eastern male bodybuilder, following intramuscular injections of synthol five years ago, presented with painful pressure in his right upper arm. On presentation to our clinic, his muscle appeared disfigured. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed scattered cystic fatty lesions in the muscle. The affected part was surgically removed and histopathology showed inflammatory changes with fibrosis and a so-called Swiss cheese pattern.

Conclusion
Synthol injections that are used for the short-term enhancement of muscle appearance by bodybuilders bear the danger of long-term painful muscle fibrosis and disfigurement.

London 2012 Paralympic Summer Games
INADO Innovation
WADA Code/Standards Review

In April 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Gideon Muller after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances methandienone and boldenone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete stated that he used supplements, provided by their pharmacist, for his training sessions in order to restore his energy in time for the next training camp.
The father of the Athlete, Mr. Muller snr, admitted that he arranged the supply of these supplements, a mixture of multi-vitamins and vitamin B, as recommended and provided by their pharmacist, after Gideon Muller showed fatique due to his extra training sessions.
Hereafter Mr. Muller snr saw that Gideon Muller was able to lift considerable heavier weights at the gym, he realised that the pharmacist had sent Gideon Muller the wrong substances.
Mr. Muller snr stated that the pharmacist was not prepared to provide a statement, because he appeared to be afraid of losing his licence.

The Committee accepts the statements of Mr. Gideon Muller and Mr. Muller snr and concludes that Mr. Muller snr was negligence with sending the wrong supplements to Mr. Muller, who had no reason to believe that his father would harm him intentionally. SAIDS also accepts Mr. Muller snr offer to provide substantial assistance in dealing with the pharmacis’t conduct.

Considering the circumstances in this bizarre and undisputed case the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 17 February 2012. 6 months of such 18 month period is suspended, on condition Mr Muller provides substantial assistance to SAIDS, the criminal authority or professional disciplinary body, which results in:
1.) SAIDS discovering or establishing an anti-doping violation by another Person; or
2.) a criminal or disciplinary body discovering or establishing a criminal offence or the breach of professional rules by another Person, within 6 (six) months of the date of decision i.e. by the 19 December
2012.

IOC 2016 IOC vs Nadzeya Ostapchuk (Beijing Olympiad)
January 10, 2017

Ms. Ndzeya Ostapchuk is a Belarussian Athlete competing in the Women’s Shot Put at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Previously the Athlete also competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her A and B samples, provided on 4 August and 6 August 2012, tested positive for the prohibited substance Metenolone.
The IOC notified the Belarus Olympic Committee and a delegation attended the hearing of the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
The delegation explained that the Athlete was tested negative several times in July and August 2012 and had no explanation as to why such substance would have been found in the sample of the Athlete.

The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Hereafter the IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the athlete Ms Nadzeya Ostapchuk, Belarus, Athletics:

1.) is disqualified from the Women’s Shot Put event, where she had placed first;
2.) is excluded from the Games of the London 2012 Olympic Games;
3.) shall have her medal, diploma and medallist pin in the above-noted event withdrawn;
4.) shall have her Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately cancelled and withdrawn.
5.) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
6.) The NOC of Belarus is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the medal, diploma and medallist pin awarded to the Athlete in relation to the above-noted event.
7.) The IOC administration is instructed to reallocate the medals, diplomas and medallist pins to the athletes that finished behind Ms Nadzeya Ostapchuk in the above-mentioned event, the first three being:
- Valerie Adams, New Zealand, first
- Evgeniia Kolodko, Russian Federation, second
- Lijiao Gong, People’s Republic of China, third
- The NOC of Belarus and LOCOG shall ensure full implementation of the Executive Board decision.
8.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.

In July 2016 the IOC reported a new anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after reanalysis of the Athlete's Beijing 2008 A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substances dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (turinabol) and tamoxifen.

The Athlete was scheduled to compete in the Men’s 400m event at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In July 2012 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his pre-competition A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone.
The IOC notified the Athlete and a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
The Athlete stated he suffered from an injury and had used a homeopathic medicine to accelerate his recovery. This medicine was injected to the Athlete by his personal coach. The Athlete stated he had no intention to enhance his performance and he believed the homeopathic medicine may be contain the prohibited substance.
However a scientific expert concluded that the homeopathic medicine is unlikely to have caused the adverse analytical finding.

De IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides on 12 August 2012 that the Athlete, Mr. Diego Palomeque Echavarria, Colombia, Athletics:
1.) is excluded from the Games of the London 2012 Olympic Games;
2.) shall have his Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately cancelled and withdrawn.
3.) The NOC of Colombia is requested to investigate the matter of the injections administered to the Athlete by his coach and to take any appropriate sanctions or measures within its own competence. The NOC is further requested to inform the IOC of the results of such investigation, and any sanctions or measures taken, at the latest by 31 October 2012. The IOC reserves its rights to consider possible further sanctions or measures in relation to this matter.
4.) The Athlete’s file shall be transmitted to the International Association of Athletics Federations, which is requested to consider any further action within its own competence.
5.) The NOC of Colombia and LOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
6.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.