KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (Adamas) confirmed a bodybuilding athlete who participated in the 53rd National Bodybuilding Championship @ Mr Malaysia 2024 in Johor Bahru last month has tested positive for doping.
It said the analysis results showed the presence of prohibited substances in the athlete's samples, including stanozolol and its metabolites like stanozolol-1´N-glucuronide and 16β-hydroxy-stanozolol.
The prohibited substance belongs to category S1.1 — anabolic androgenic steroids based on the Prohibited List (The Prohibited List 2024) of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
"The process of doping control testing and sample analysis is valid and meets the 2021 Adamas Anti-Doping Regulations as well as international standards.
"The athletes involved have been informed of the results of the analysis and given the opportunity to apply for analysis on the B sample if required," it said in a statement today.
Therefore, the athlete has been temporarily suspended from participating in any tournament or competition until the hearing process is completed and the final result is announced.
Adamas said that the process of handling the case will be conducted transparently in accordance with the 2021 Adamas Anti-Doping Regulations and the International Standard for Results Management in force, including the athlete's right to go through a fair hearing process based on the principles enshrined in the World Anti-Doping Code 2021.
— Bernama
