Saveh Shemshaki was about to start at his third Olympic Games. However, it may happen otherwise. The Iranian skier has been tested positive for presence and only “B sample” can save him.
Saveh Shemshaki becomes the first Beijing Olympics athlete to be doped
The Iranian representative was temporarily suspended after testing positive for an anebolic steroid on Monday in Beijing. This means that Saveh Shemshaki may not compete, train, or participate in any activity at the Beijing Olympics.
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“The athlete has been informed of the matter and has been temporarily suspended pending its resolution in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the IOC’s Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,” said the International Testing Agency (ITA) statement.
The skier can request the analysis of the “B sample”
The 36-year-old may appeal to the Arbitration Court of Sport and “request B-sample analysis”. Only its negative result may mean that the Iranian will be allowed to start on his third.
Saveh Shemshaki made his first appearance in Vancouver at the most important party of the four years. Then he also took off in Sochi, where he was elected an ensign. In Russia he achieved the best result – he was 31st in the slalom.
Along with skier Atefeh Ahmadi, he was one of the two athletes who were to represent Iran at the Beijing Olympics. A message was also given today that.
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