Related case:
AEPSAD 2015 AEPSAD vs respondent E18
17 August 2015

In April 2015 the Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) has reported two anti-doping rule violations against the respondent E18 / E26 after his samples, collected on 1 and 15 March 2015, tested positive for the prohibited substance recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO).

After two notifications in two separate cases the respondent failed to attend the hearings, nor did he file a statement in his defence. Therefore AEPSAD decided on 17 August 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility and a 3.000 euro fine on the Athlete as a result of the first positive test collected on 1 March 2015. The second reported positive test, collected on 15 March 2017, was considered to be the result of only one administration by the respondent.
Due to the respondent was already maximum sanctioned in the first case AEPSAD decides on 11 November 2015 not to impose new sanctions on the respondent because of the second test in this case.

In March 2015 the Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the respondent E25 after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide and chlorothiazide.

After notification the respondent stated that he didn’t know a TUE was needed for the use of these substances. Hereafter a request for the TUE was applied and approved in June 2015.

Without intention to enhance sport performance AEPSAD decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the respondent.

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During a police investigation operation Gym-Sin in June 2013 the respondent was arrested for the possession of EPO, growth hormone and anabolic steroids and the use of forbidden methods.

History
The AEPSAD had sent the seized products to the laboratory for analysis. This resulted in the findings of the following prohibited substances:
AICAR
Ephedrine
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Growth hormone (GH)
Insulin
Methyltestosterone
Tamoxifen
Testosterone

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four years.
- The respondent can not take part in any sports activity due to the gravity of this case.
- The sanction is effective from the date of the decision, August 17, 2015, and ending on August 17, 2019.
- The sanction will be published on the website of the AEPSAD.

Related case:
AEPSAD 2015 AEPSAD vs respondent E26
November 11, 2015

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E18 / E26 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During a doping control on March 1, 2015, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) which is a prohibited substances as established by the Resolution of 18 December 2014, of the Presidency of the Higher Sports Council.

History
The respondent did not sent any written submissions.

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years.
- The respondent has to pay a fine of 3.000,-. euro.
- All his results obtained on March 1, 2015, are annulled. Points, medals an prizes are withdrawn.
- The sanction will be published on the website of the AEPSAD.

The respondent E18 / E26 was also tested positive for a second sample collected on 15 March 2015. In a seperate case (AEPSAD 2015 AEPSAD vs respondent E 26) AEPSAD considered this positive test to be the result of only one administration by the respondent.
Due to the respondent was already maximum sanctioned in this case AEPSAD decides on 11 November 2015 not to impose new sanctions on the respondent because of this second positive test result.

Facts
The Royal Dutch Billiards Federation (Koninklijke Nederlandse Biljartbond, KNBB) reported a violation of the Anti-Doping rules against respondent 2015013. During a competition match in 2015 the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of cocaine and its metabolite. Cocaine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 prohibited list. It is regarded as a non-specified substance.

History
The respondent had admitted shortly after the doping control that she had used cocaine 5 days before the doping test in a social setting. By this is was settled how the prohibited substance had entered her body. There was no response if a hearing was wanted. The panel decided this case without a hearing. Because the early admission there is a small reduction in the period of ineligibility.

Decision
- The ISR-KNBB Disciplinary Committee imposed a 18 month period of ineligibility on the respondent.
- The administrative costs will be borne by the respondent.

In July 2015 the Royal Netherlands Power Sport and Fitness Federation (Koninklijke Nederlandse Krachtsport en Fitnessfederatie, KNKF) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete failed to respond and didn't file a statement in his defence. The KNKF Disciplinary Committee settled this case based on the written submissions.

Without the Athlete's response the Committee finds that the test result establish the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore the ISR-KNKF Disciplinary Committee decides on 22 October 2015 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension.

Fees and expenses for this committee shall be borne by the Athlete.

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E14 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During a doping control in February 21, 2015, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of cannabis which is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent did not send any written submissions.
Although the panel does not consider cannabis as a substance that will enhance sport performance, it is forbidden to use it.

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years.
- The sanction starts from the date of the notification.
- During the sanction the athlete can not use the facilities from the sport for which he holds his licence.
- The sanction will be published on the website of the AEPSAD.

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E13 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During a doping control in January 24, 2015, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of pseudoephedrine which is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had used medication to treat symptoms of the flew and allergies, for this the respondent has a prescription from his physician.
However the respondent is still responsible for what he ingests and he does not have a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months.
- The obtained results in the championship are cancelled.
- The period of ineligibility will be reduced with half of the time spent in voluntary suspension.
- The sanction starts from the date of the notification.

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E11 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During a doping control in January 17, 2015, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2015 prohibited list. These substances are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent had not provided any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body. He claims not to have any knowledge about the ingestion of the prohibited substances.

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years.
- The sanction starts from the date of the notification.

Facts
The Spanish Agency for the Protection of Health in Sport (Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte, AEPSAD) charges respondent E10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. The respondent had failed to provide the whereabouts data.

History
The respondent had been notified on March 20, 2014, on July 23, 2014, and November 10, 2014, about his failure to provide his location for doping controls.

Decision
- The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year.
- The sanction starts from the date of the notification.
- The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already spent in voluntary suspension.