In February 2018 United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Panamanian wrestler Rodolfo Enrique Waithe Marin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Triamterene. After notification the Athlete failed to respond to any of the communications from UWW.

Without the Athlete’s response the UWW Anti-Doping Panel deems that the Athlete failed to establish that the violation was not intentional nor grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 22 November 2018 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the decision.

In March 2017 United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Azerbaijani Athlete Toghrul Asgarov after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Higenamine. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.

The Athlete stated that he had used a supplement and after the notification he discovered that the product contained the prohibited substance without indication on the label. He used this product about 2 months until January 2017 and didn’t mention this product on the Doping Control Form.

The Panel accepts the Athlete’s explanation and establish that the violation was not intentional.
Based on all circumstances in this case and the Athlete’s degree of fault the Panel considers that there a grounds for the imposition of a reduced sanction.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 18 April 2017 to impose a 12 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the decision.

Releated case:
UWW 2018 UWW vs Saiakbai Usupov
July 24, 2018

On 3 March 2018, after his defeat in the 3-5 finals of the 2018 Asian Championships, the Kyrgyz Athlete Aibek Usupov was approached by a chaperone and notified for a doping control. The Athlete asked for a moment to calm down after his defeat in that match and did not sign the form. According to the chaperone, who stayed with him all the time after he asked for a moment, his brother Mr Saiakbai Usupov came and told the chaperone that the Athlete would not provide a sample. The chaperone explained to the Athlete and Mr Saiakbai Usupov what the consequences would be for refusing the test. Despite this warning, Mr Saikbai Usupov persuaded his brother not to pass the test and both the Athlete and Mr Usupov walked away without justification.

Consequently in March 2018 United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Aibek Usopov for his refusal to provide a sample. Also Saiakbai Usupov was charged for complicity due to his involvement in his brother refusal.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence. The UWW Anti-Doping Panel settled this case based on the written submissions of the parties.

The Panel accepts the reports of the Doping Control Officers and establish that the Athlete was duly notified and informed of his obligation to submit to sample collection and the consequence for refusing.

The Panel holds that the explanations provided by the Athlete are confused and not convincing. He refers to an injury and pain. However, not any reference to an injury has been made neither by the chaperone nor the DCOs in their first report, i.e. the Unsuccessful Attempt Report Form. In their statement, the DCOs denied any injury suffered by the wrestler which would have prevented him to submit to sample collection.

The Panel is comfortably satisfied that all elements constituting a violation for refusal are present in this case, i.e. the refusal to submit to sample collection without compelling justification after notification of the obligation to submit to sample collection and meet the standard of proof required by UWW to establish the anti-doping rules violation.

Therefore the UWW Anti-doping panel decides on 23 July 2018 that the wrestler, Mr Aibek Usupov:
I.) Is found to have committed an anti-doping rules violation, namely article 2.3 of the Rules;
II.) Is imposed a period of ineligibility of four (4) years, starting from 29 March 2018 until 28 March 2022 included.
III.) The results obtained in the Asian Championship senior are disqualified.
IV.) The Kyrgyz Wrestling Federation is imposed a fine of 20’000 Swiss Francs.

In July 2018 the United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the minor Uzbek Athlete Asilbek Nematov after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone).

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence. The UWW Anti-Doping Panel settled this case based on the written submissions of the parties.

The Athlete admitted the violation without further details, waived his right to be heard and accepted the sanction proposed by the UWW. Here the Uzbekistan Wrestling Association reported that the minor wrestler used the substance “under direction of his personal coaches” and that these coaches are now under investigation of the public authorities.

The Panel holds that the Athlete admitted the violation without further details about the use of the substance and about his coaches. Considering the poor information provided on the circumstances the Panel deems that there are no grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the UWW Anti-doping panel decides on 25 August 2018 that the wrestler, Mr Asilbek Nematov:

I.) Is found to have committed an anti-doping rules violation, namely article 2.1 of the Rules;
II.) Is imposed a period of ineligibility of four (4) years, starting from 16 July 2018 until 15 July 2022 included.
III.) The results obtained in the Asian Championship Cadet are disqualified. With this disqualification, the ranking must be modified accordingly, and the place earned for the Youth Olympic Games 2018 is to be reallocated in accordance with the 2018 qualifying system for Wrestling.
IV.) The Uzbek Wrestling Federation is imposed a fine of 20’000 Swiss Francs.

In July 2018 the United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the minor Athlete Dmitrii Elkanov after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence. The UWW Anti-Doping Panel settled this case based on the written submissions of the parties.

The wrestler stated that he used a supplement called “Ecdysterone Ace” in 2017 for four weeks. He explained how he searched for information on the internet and how and where he bought the supplement.

The Panel holds that the substance found in the sample provided by the athlete was a metabolite of Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (Turinabol). However, according to a study on the excretion of ecdysterone in human urine, ecdysterone does not seem to produce turinabol as a metabolite, but two other different metabolites. The Panel concludes that the Athlete failed to establish how the substance entered his system.

Therefore the UWW Anti-doping panel decides on 20 August 2018 that the wrestler, Mr Dmitrii Elkanov:

I.) Is found to have committed an anti-doping rules violation, namely article 2.1 of the Rules;
II.) Is imposed a period of ineligibility of four (4) years, starting from 28 July 2018 until 27 July 2022 included.
III.) The results obtained in the World Championship Cadet are disqualified. With this disqualification, the ranking must be modified accordingly, and the place earned for the Youth Olympic Games 2018 is to be reallocated in accordance with the 2018 qualifying system for Wrestling.
IV.) The Russian Wrestling Federation is imposed a fine of 20’000 Swiss Francs.

In September 2017 the Disciplinary Commission of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) decided to disqualify the results of the Turkmen wrestler Gulnar Hayytvavyeva after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 4-Methylhexan-2-amine (methylhexaneamine, 1,3-dimethylamylamine, 1,3 DMAA) and 4-Methylpentan-2-amine (1,3-dimethylbutylamine).

Here the Athlete stated that she only used prescribed medication and supplement drinks which didn’t contain prohibited substances.

Hereafter the case was transferred to United World Wrestling (UWW) and proceedings were opened in June 2018 against the Athlete. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete failed to respond to any of the communications from UWW.

Without the Athlete’s response the UWW Anti-Doping Panel finds that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation and that she failed to explain how the substance entered her system without grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 7 November 2018 that the wrestler, Ms Gulnar Hayytvavyeva:

I.) Is found to have committed an anti-doping rules violation, namely article 2.1 of the Rules;
II.) Is imposed a period of ineligibility of two (2) years, from the date of decision, until 6 November 2020 included.

In July 2018 United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Iraqi wrestler Husham Majeed Ali Al Thaalebi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Testosterone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement in his defence.

In his submission the Athlete explained with evidence that he underwent treatment with Testosterone for his infertility. However the UWW Anti-Doping Panel deems that the filed medical evidence was questionable and when requested hereafter the Athlete didn't produce any supporting official documents and credible testimonies about his treatment. Further the Doha Lab reported that the concentration found in the Athlete’s sample didn’t support the allegation of treatment for infertility. As a result the Panel concludes that the Athlete failed to prove, on a balance of probability, how the prohibited substance entered his system.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Paneld decides on 28 January 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 28 July 2018. Further the Panel decides to impose a CHF 20’000 fine on the Iraq Wresting Federation.

In August 2018 the United World Wrestling (UWW) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kyrgyzian wrestler Muslim Evloev after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (Turinabol). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete filed a statement with evidence in his defence.

In his submission the Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and with statements of his coach and his teamdoctor he raised the assumption that the positive test result was caused by the ingestion of contaminated meat. Also the Athlete sent samples of his medication and supplements for analysis to the Cologne Lab.

After consultation of WADA and the Laboratory the UWW Anti-Doping Panel rejected the Athlete’s assumption about the meat or dairy contamination with Turinabol and failed to produce evidence in support of his assumption. Also the Panel holds that the Athlete didn’t file any test results of the Cologne Lab regarding analysis of his medication and supplements he used. As a result the Panel concludes that the Athlete failed to establish how the substance entered his system.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 2 May 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 15 August 2018. Further the Panel decides to impose a CHF 20’000 fine on the Kyrgyz Wresting Federation.

In September 2017 the Disciplinary Commission of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) decided to disqualify the results of the Mongolian wrestler Orkhon Purevdorj after her A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.

Hereafter the case was transferred to United World Wrestling (UWW) and proceedings were opened in September 2018 against the Athlete. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and she was heard for the UWW Anti-Doping Panel.

The Athlete accepted the test results and explained that an intravenous injection was administered to her and other wrestlers in July 2018 by her club’s doctor. She also raised the hypothesis that sabotage caused the positive test result.

The Panel established that the product in question administered through intravenous injection was made of soybean oil and lecithin and there was no indication on the label of the product that it contained any anabolic steroid. Neither produced the Athlete any evidence that this product had been contaminated.

The Panel holds that the intravenous injection was administered without medical necessity and it can be regarded as a prohibited method M2 in the prohibited list. Previously the Athlete’s accusation of sabotage was already investigated but it did not result in any charge for sabotage or any other violation.

The Panel finds that both theories raised by the Athlete are speculations and do not satisfy the degree of proof placed on her to establish how the substance entered her system nor grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 15 February 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 17 September 2018.
Further the Panel decides to impose a CHF 20’000 fine on the Mongolian Wresting Federation.

In September 2017 the Disciplinary Commission of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) decided to disqualify the results of the Turkmenian wrestler Rustem Nazarov after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Furosemide. Here the Athlete stated that he had used prescribed medication for his kidney condition and was unaware that this medication contained a prohibited substance.

Hereafter the case was transferred to United World Wrestling (UWW) and proceedings were opened in September 2018 against the Athlete. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete failed to respond to any of the communications from UWW.

Without the Athlete’s response and without any evidence in his defence the UWW Anti-Doping Panel finds that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation and that he failed to explain how the substance entered his system without grounds for a reduced sanction.

Therefore the UWW Anti-Doping Panel decides on 20 November 2018 that the wrestler, Mr Rustem Nazarov:

1.) Is found to have committed an anti-doping rules violation, namely article 2.1 of the Rules;
2.) Is imposed a period of ineligibility of two (2) years, from the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. from 17 September 2018 until 16 September 2020 included.