FIBA 2009 FIBA vs Georgios Palalas

6 Aug 2009

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
After an in-competition doping test on 1 June 2009 the Player provided a letter to the National Anti-Doping Organisation of Cyprus admitting that he had smoked cannabis three days before the doping control. The FIBA notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension.
The Player stated he had smoked cannabis at a party, had no intention to enhance his performance and regrets the use of cannabis.
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a 3 month period of ineligibility starting from the day after the last official game in which the Player participated.

UKAD 2013 UKAD vs Jonathan Bullough

24 Apr 2013

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping limited ("UKAD") charged Jonathan Bollough (the "athlete") for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR"). On November 24, 2012, the Athlete provided an In-Competition sample for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (“MHA”).

History
The athlete used supplements during training, one of these supplements "warrior blaze" contains the prohibited substance. He did not disclose the use of the Supplement. He explained that this
was because he did not perceive his use of the supplement posed a doping risk.

Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation in accordance with ADR Article 2.1 has been committed;
2. A period of Ineligibility of one year shall be the Consequences imposed pursuant to ADR Article 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on November 24, 2012 and will expire on November 23, 2013; and
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in ADR Article 10.10.
5. The Athlete’s results at the Championships are Disqualified, along with all resulting consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, titles, points and prizes; and
6. Pursuant to ADR Article 10.10.4, during the period of Ineligibility the Athlete shall remain subject to the Anti-Doping Rules; and
The disposition of these proceedings on the terms set out above will be publicly announced via UK Anti-Doping’s website.

Appeal
This decision may be appealed by the Athlete, the ("BWLA"), the International Weightlifting Federation or the World Anti-Doping Agency.

FIBA 2009 FIBA vs Çağlar Gürle

28 Aug 2009

In January 2009 the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances norandrosterone, noretiocholonolone, methyltestosterone, methandienone and a T/E ratio greater than 4. The TBF notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension. In April 2009 the TBF Disciplinary Panel decided to impose an eight month suspension and a fine of TRY 4,000.

In June 2009 The Player appealed against the Turkish sanction without success. Hereafter in August 2009 he appealed to the FIBA Disciplinary Panel. He filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Panel.
The Player did not contest the result of the test and stated he had used pills and ampules that help gaining weight. He did not make any research about the origin of the substances and admitted he had made a big mistake .
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a period of two years ineligibility starting from the day of the provisionally suspension.

UKAD 2013 UKAD vs William Rees Hole

9 May 2012

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (“UKAD”) and William Rees Hole (the “Athlete”) relating to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. On February 9, 2012, the Athlete was selected to provide a sample during a squad test of Newport RFC. The analysis revealed the presence of clenbuterol which is a prohibited substance on the WADA list 2012. The athlete waived his right to B sample analysis, and asked for a hearing, but later withdrew his request. The Athlete has been provisionally suspended since February 29, 2012.

Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation according to Article 2.1 been established;
2. A period of Ineligibility of two years shall be the consequences imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.2;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced as from 29 February 2012, and will end at midnight on February 28, 2014.
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10.

UKAD 2013 UKAD vs Craig Windsor Jnr

30 Apr 2013

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited ("UKAD") charged Craig Windsor Jnr (the "athlete") for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR"). The athlete was charged with three anti-doping rule violations: on a number of occasions in January 2013 he used or attempted to use oxandrolone; sometime in December 2012 and/or January 2013 he possessed oxandrolone; on or about January 9, 2013, he possessed stanozolol. The athlete admitted the violations but doens't agree with a period of ineligibility of four years. The facts are unusual and based on messages he sent using his facebook account.

Decision
1. The Anti-Doping rule violations have been established.
2. The period of ineligibility imposed is three years nine months from March 6, 2013 (the four years are corrected with the period of voluntary suspension).

Appeal
An appeal can be made within 21 days of receipt hereof.

FIBA 2008 FIBA vs Nathaniel Justin Fox

23 Sep 2008

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
The FIBA notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension.
The Player was heard for the Panel and stated he had smoked marijuana (cannabis), had no intention to enhance his performance and expressed his regret for the violation committed.
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a 3 month period of ineligibility.
As a result the sanction has already expired and the Player is eligible to play immediately.

FIBA 2008 FIBA vs Michael Fraser

23 Oct 2008

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
The FIBA notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension.
The Player was heard for the Panel and stated he had smoked marijuana (cannabis), had no intention to enhance his performance and expressed his regret for the violation committed.
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a 3 month period of ineligibility.
As a result the sanction has already expired and the Player is eligible to play immediately.

UKAD 2013 UKAD vs Daniel Maloney

27 Feb 2013

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited ("UKAD") charged Daniel Maloney (the "Athlete") for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR"). On November 24, 2012, the Athlete competed at the British Weightlifting Association ("BWLA") Northern Open. He placed first position in the 105 kilogram class of the Event and was notified that he would be required to provide a urine sample for Doping Control purposes. He initially sought to leave without providing such a sample, but was advised by the Doping Control Personnel that he was obliged to do so. He then provided a sample. His sample tested positive on epitrenbolone (as trimethylsilyl derivative dehydro-product) and 17-epitrenbolone (as trimethylsilyl derivative oxidation product) (both metabolites of trenbolone) and methandienone and 17-epimethandienone (a metabolite of methandienone). On December 18, 2012, UK Anti-Doping issued a Notice of Charge to the Athlete, charging him with violations of both ADR 2.1 and 2.2 in respect of each of the Prohibited Substances (the “Charges”). The Athlete was also provisionally suspended, effective from 18 December 2012. The Athlete has made a prompt admission in respect of the Charges, and therefore avoids the application of ADR 10.6.1.

Decision
1. Anti-Doping Rule Violations in accordance with ADR 2.1 and 2.2 have been established in relation to the Prohibited Substances;
2. A period of Ineligibility of two years shall be the consequences imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.2;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced as from 18 December 2012, and will end at midnight on December 17, 2014;
2. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10:

FIBA 2008 FIBA vs Jabar Owen Samuel

3 Dec 2008

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
The FIBA notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension. The Player confirmed his participation for a hearing via telephone but on the day of the hearing could not be reached under the telephone number indicated by him. Therefore without Player’s statement the FIBA Disciplinary Panel decided to impose a period of two year ineligibility, the regular sanction, starting from the day of the provisionally suspension.

UKAD 2013 UKAD vs Brian Magee

28 Jun 2013

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited ("UKAD") charged Brian Magee (the "athlete") for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR"). On December 9, 2012, the Athlete competed for the World Boxing Association Super Middleweight Championship against Mikkel Kessler in Denmark. Following the competition, he provided an In-Competition sample for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive on oxilofrine (methylsynephrine) and beta-methylphenethylamine. The Athlete did not request analysis of his B sample. The Athlete did not disclose the use of the Supplement on his Doping Control Form.

History
In October 2012, the Athlete suffered from a heavy cold and was forced to take a short break from his training regime. This resulted in increased fatigue. To counteract this, the Athlete began drinking coffee and Red Bull; however, the consumption of both caused the Athlete stomach discomfort. Whilst at a gym in Belfast, the Athlete purchased the supplement to replace the coffee and Red Bull. He used the supplement in the course of his training as he prepared for the bout in December 2012. He did not seek any advice regarding the use of the Supplement.

Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation pursuant to ADR Article 2.1 has been committed;
2. A period of Ineligibility of six months shall be the Consequences imposed pursuant to ADR Article 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on January 30, 2013 and will expire on July 29, 2013;
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in ADR Article 10.10;
5. The Athlete’s results at the Event are Disqualified, along with all resulting consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, titles, points and prizes; and
6. Pursuant to ADR Article 10.10.4, during the period of Ineligibility the Athlete shall remain subject to the Anti-Doping Rules.

Appeal
This decision may be appealed by the Athlete, the BBBOC or the World Anti-Doping Agency.

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