In October 2018 the Argentinian Anti-Doping Commission reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clomifene. After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and did not attend the hearing of the National Disciplinary Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNDA).
The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use of the substance. He stated that he has used a medication suggested at a gym where he trained. He failed to consult the club’s medical team about this medication and he also suffered from health problems due to the side effects of this substance.
The Tribunal finds that the presence of a prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete’s sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. Further the Tribunal considers that there is no evidence that the violation was intentional.
Therefore the TNDA decides on 21 October 2019 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.
