RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A Brazilian volleyball player suspended for doping while competing in the Tokyo Olympics has claimed the banned substance found in a July test was introduced accidentally into her system. “We fully trust that we will prove Ostarina entered accidentally into the athlete’s organism and that it was not used to enhance sporting performance,” said the lawyer’s letter. “Recently, numerous Brazilian athletes have been victims of incidents involving Ostarina,” it added, without clarifying further. The Brazilian Olympic Committee broke the news of her positive test shortly before Brazil’s semi-final against South Korea. The positive test was taken out of competition at the Brazilian volleyball training centre on July 7, the committee said.

Source: MetroXpress August 06, 2021 23:37 UTC