Karter Banned From AKA Competition
AKA press release
STATEMENT - HAYDEN STEPHENSEN
Australian Karting Association (AKA) Competitor Hayden Stephensen, 25, has been issued with a two-year period of ineligibility for the attempted use of testosterone following an investigation by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).
On June 1, 2009 the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service intercepted a package containing Sustanon 250, an oil-based liquid that contains testosterone compounds, and notified ASADA.
ASADA investigated the matter and a laboratory analysis of the liquid, from one of the seized vials, confirmed that the substance was testosterone.
Classed as an Anabolic Agent on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s 2010 Prohibited List, testosterone is prohibited both in- and out-of-competition. In addition to a sanction, athletes abusing this substance can seriously damage their health including heart and liver problems, high blood pressure and hypertension.
The AKA considered the sanction recommendation made by the independent Anti-Doping Rule Violation Panel and handed down a two-year ban from sporting competition to Mr Stephensen.
Mr Stephensen will be ineligible to participate as an athlete or support person in sport until 6 July 2012.
The penalty complies with the AKA’s Drugs in sport policy.
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A further article is on the Townsville Bulletin webite.
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