In October 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Mario Azzopardi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance nandrolone.

After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta. The Athlete stated that he was treated with prescribed testosterone for his condition and he did not mention his medication on the Doping Control Form.

The Panel finds that the Athlete’s prescribed medication isn’t consistent with the nandrolone found in his sample and he had no TUE for both the substances testosterone and nandrolone.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 24 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In October 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Clyde Cutajar after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance nandrolone.

After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he did not attend the hearing of the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta. The Athlete submitted that it wasn’t his intention to violate the anti-doping rules.

The National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel concludes that the test results establish the anti-doping violation and decides on 2 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In October 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Nur Nafuri after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.

After notification the Athlete failed to file a statement in his defence, nor did he attend the hearing of the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.

Without the Athlete’s response the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 2 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In December 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Dusty Cassar after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance boldenone.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete admitted the use of the substance two months prior to the competition where he was tested and without intention to enhance his performance for the Regatta.

The Panel concludes that the test results establish the anti-doping violation and considers the his explanation that the substance wasn’t intentionally used for the Regatta not an excuse.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 2 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of his provisional suspension.

In April 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Basil Onuta after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance bendroflumethiazide.

After notification the Athlete filed a statement with evidence in his defence and waived his right to be heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete submitted that he used prescribed medication which contains the prohibited substance. The Panel notes that the Athlete failed to mention his medication on the Doping Control Form and failed to make an application for a TUE. Considering the circumstances the Panel concludes that the use of the substance is not justified and that the Athlete acted with negligence and without intention to cheat.
Therefore the Anti-Doping Diciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In June 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violtion against the Athlete Alessio Restuccia for evading the sample collection.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete stated that he cooperated to provide a sample for drug testing but failed to produce enough urine. The Athlete explained that he could not complete the sample collection because he was afraid to be fired if he arrived too late at work and mentioned this situation on the Doping Control Form.

The Panel concludes that the Athlete had no intention to evade the sample collection but acted recklessly and negligently. Considering the circumstances the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In April 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violtion against the Athlete Bjorn Camilleri after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances nandrolone and boldenone.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta. The Athlete denied the use of doping and stated he only used a prescribed medication.

The Panel accepts the reported test result and concludes that the Athlete failed in his responsibility that no prohibited substance enters his body.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

In April 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violtion against the Athlete Clayton Darmanin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances boldenone and metenolone.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete denied the use of doping and stated he only used a catafast medication during training.

The Panel accepts the reported test result and concludes that the Athlete failed in his responsibility that no prohibited substance enters his body.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.