Ratchanok cleared by BWF Doping Panel

By
Don Hearn
– July 18, 2016Posted in: news
Ratchanok Intanon was cleared today of doping suspicion and can participate in the upcoming Rio Olympics.  The Badminton World Federation published a press release today saying that the BWF Doping […]
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Ratchanok Intanon was cleared today of suspicion and can participate in the upcoming Rio .  The Badminton World Federation published a press release today saying that the Doping Hearing Panel had determined that the Triamcinolone Acetonide detected in a urine sample taken from Intanon during the Uber Cup Finals in May was not a doping violation as it was part of a medical treatment process where it was administered intra-tendinously, an authorised administration route.

Triamcinolone Acetonide, a Class S9 glucocorticoid is a Specified Substance that is prohibited in-competition under the 2016 WADA Prohibited Substance List when administered orally, intravenously, intramuscularly or rectally, but not intra-tendinously.  The Panel reached its decision after a video conference hearing, and after reviewing the athlete’s medical background and records of treatment, as well as testimony from an expert witness.

Click here to read the BWF press release.  The complete Doping Hearing Panel decision is available for download here.

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About Don Hearn

Don Hearn is an Editor and Correspondent who hails from a badminton-loving town in rural Canada. He joined the Badzine team in 2006 to provide coverage of the Korean badminton scene and is committed to helping Badzine to promote badminton to the place it deserves as a global sport. Contact him at: don @ badzine.net