In February 2024 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Joshua Kiplangat Belet after his sample tested positive for Testosterone and its metabolites.
Following notification ADAK was unable to locate the Athlete and he failed to respond. Thereupon the case was referred to the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal.
In view of the evidence the Panel finds that the presence of the prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Without the Athlete's response the Panel deems that he failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional, nor how the substance had entered his system. Furthermore the Panel finds that there are no grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the Panel decides on 30 July 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 13 February 2024.
