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Maria Sharapova
Sharapova caught on doping after examining a sample taken on January 26 during the Australian Open.
“sample was tested by the International Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory, which resulted in a positive test result fumarate, which is a prohibited substance by the rules of WADA and TADP (Tennis Anti-Doping Programme)” – reads ITF -u.
Meldonium is a substance belonging to the group of modulators of metabolism. There is a drug with the same name as well as mildronat, which is used, among others, niedokrwienności cases. On the list of Substances and Prohibited fumarate entered on January 1, after thorough monitoring and analysis in 2015.
28-year-old Russian, which on March 2 accused of violating anti-doping regulations, explains that it took note of the new list, although it has been informed. She explained that the drug accepted in 2006 for health reasons, later clarified that it was also for prophylaxis against diabetes.
” Ms. Sharapova will be temporarily suspended from March 12 in anticipation of the outcome of the case “- said in a statement.
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