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IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Chika Joy Amalaha (NGR) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Metandienone metabolites (S1.1A Exogenous AAS). As a consequence, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is

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The IWF reports that as a consequence of the International Olympic Committee’s re-analysis program in connection with the 2012 London Olympic Games, the urine sample of the following Athlete has returned Adverse Analytical Finding: · Mr Endri Karina (ALB) - metabolites of Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone metabolites (S1.1a Exogenous Anabolic Androgenic Steroids) In line with the respective rules, the IWF imposed mandatory provisional suspensions on the Athlete. The International Olympic Committee is responsible to decide about any consequences relating to the Athletes’ participation in the 2012 London Olympic Games. In all cases where it is determined that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation was committed, the responsibility to conduct results management will be transferred to the IWF in terms of consequences extending beyond the Athletes’ Olympic Games participation. The IWF will not make any further comments on the case until they are closed.

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IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Mohammad HOSSEINI (IRI) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Oxymetholone metabolites (S1.1A Exogenous AAS). As a consequence, the Athlete is provisionally suspended in view of a potential anti-doping rule violation. In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is

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The IWF reports that based on the evidence arising from the investigations conducted by Prof. McLaren and the WADA Intelligence & Investigations department (WADA I&I) into the Russian doping scheme, further disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the following Athletes:   IWF reports that Mr. Dimitriy LAPIKOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Mr. Chingiz MOGUSHKOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Mr. Adam MALIGOV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Mr. Magomed ABUEV (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Mr. Maksim SHEYKO (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Ms. Nadezda EVSTYUKHINA (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is closed.   IWF reports that Ms. Yuliya KONOVALOVA (RUS) has been charged with (a) violation(s) of Article 2.2 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy and has been provisionally suspended as of 16 August 2019. In any case where it is determined that the athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the relevant decision will also be published. IWF will not make any further comments on the case until it is