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BLACK CHRISTMAS AND DOPING BOOM AFTER THE WORLDS, LOVCHEV, ZUBOVA
The worst ever doping failure in the history not only of weightlifting, but also in the world sports happened in Houston. The positive doping samples of big champions, medalists and stars boomed during the Christmas holidays (It’s very strange decision to announce the results during those times by IWF!)
The comments will follow in the next days. But here is the recap of the caught names. However let’s have in mind that this is just the “A” samples. As the history shows the chance for “B” sample to prove other results is very slim.
Here is the very well prepared by ATG (
http://www.allthingsgym.com/2015wwc/), with names, results and substance
• Aleksey Lovchev (+105kg, Russia, 1st) for ipamorelin. (via)
• Olga Zubova (75kg, Russia, 3rd) for methenolone. (via)
• Aleksei Kosov (94kg, Russia, 7th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Olga Afanasieva (69kg, Russia, 4th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Dadash Dadashbeyli (105kg, Azerbaijan, 9th place) for nadrolone and boldenone. (via)
• Intiqam Zairov (94kg, Azerbaijan, 9th) for nandrolone and deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Firidun Guliyev (69kg, Azerbaijan, 6th) for nandrolone. (via)
• Nastassia Novikava (58kg, Belarus, 4th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Aleksandr Venskel (94kg, Belarus, 4th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Eftychia Ananiadou (+75kg, Greece, 20th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Almas Uteshov (94kg, Kazakhstan, 2nd) for methenolone and deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Zhassulan Kydyrbayev (94kg, Kazakhstan, 3rd) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Ermek Omirtay (85kg, Kazakhstan, DNF) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Iurie Bulat (85kg, Moldova, 13th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Artiom Pipa (77kg, Moldova, 13th) for deyhdrochlormethyltestosterone. (via)
• Ryo Un Hui (69kg, North Korea, 5th) for letrozole. (via)
• Kim Kwang Song (77kg, North Korea, 2nd) for letrozole. (via)
Here are the previous positive samples disclosures from Houston :
Valentin Hristov (Aze), Elkhan Aligulizada (Aze), Silvia Angelova (Aze), Umurbek Bazarbayev (Turk), Kim Un Guk (PRK), Ghenadie Dudoglo (Mda), Mansour Al Saleem (Saud)
Site van Allthingsgym
http://www.allthingsgym.com/2015wwc/
Update 24.12.2015: Mutko (Russian Minister of Sports) says Lovchev declared the use of ipamorelin, which he used to help heal his knee injury. ([Link niet meer beschikbaar])
Translation from reader Denisssss:
“This is a huge disappointment, – said Mutko. – But we will work on Lovchev, because his blood tests are OK. We must clarify it. The substance was declared. Lovchev tore his lateral ligament. Maybe the concentration was wrong. Maybe we have a chance on him. What about others – this is a complete irresponsibility”. In Mutko’s opinion, RFWF president Sergey Syrtsov must be personally responsible for the doping scandal involving four athletes. “The team left clean and tested. We must deal with personal coaches and doctors. And with the weightlifitng federation president”. Mutko also said that they will struggle for Lovchev. “I can’t respond for everybody all the time. It is coaches and athletes own choice. They leave for competitions being absolutely tested. Who takes doping? I think we’ll struggle for him. Once again – we’ll support Lovchev until sanctions are imposed. We believe in him. I repeat, the substance was declared. And it was submitted in the corresponding permission. There must be presumption of innocence for athletes, an investigation must be held and the B sample must be examined. Until that moment no one is permitted to publish anything. We need a disciplinary commission decision. And now everyone is putting the carriage before the horse”.
Potential Penalties for Countries¹
Azerbaijan:
- 6 offenses, 5 repeats – $200,000 fine. 2 year suspension if defaulted, Two quota places may be withdrawn from Rio Qualification.
North Korea:
- 3 offenses – $50,000, 1 year suspension if defaulted. In addition to these there was a ban at the 2014WWC which is included in the Rio Qualifying period. This might increase them to 4 violations if it’s within a calendar year which would mean 1 quota spot may be deducted and fine increased.
Russia:
- 4 offenses, 1 repeat – $100,000 fine. 2 year suspension if defaulted. 1 quota placement may be deducted
1Using the
IWF sanction page. PDF sources: [Link niet meer beschikbaar] &
Rio Qualification System, page 2. I can’t find anything if this is sex specific when quotas are being deducted, it only mentions member federations.
On a side note the Indian Weightlifting Federation is 1 ban off another suspension (if a fine is defaulted) after two of their athletes were caught before competing at the World Championships. ([Link niet meer beschikbaar])
Dacht dat laatst ook het volledig Bulgaarse team en nog meer recent een (groot?) deel van het team van Kazachstan was gepakt. Dit met de schandaal van de Russen in de atletiek zou er wel eens voor kunnen zorgen dat Rio wat 'toppers' gaat missen.
