Failla gets four-month suspension
Clayton Failla has been suspended for four months for an anti-doping rule violation.
The Anti-Doping Commission said in a statement that Mr Failla returned an adverse analytical finding for ephedrine in a urine sample provided on June 25 during a Euro Cup match between Valletta and Hibernians.
This substance is included on the World Anti-Doping Prohibited List 2012 under the Stimulants (Specified Stimulants) category and is consequently prohibited under the Malta Anti-Doping Rules.
In line with national legislation and the WADA Code, Mr Failla will serve a four month suspension for the offence beginning on July 20, the day he was provisionally suspended until the case was heard, through to November 20.
All results obtained by Mr Failla from June 25, the date of competition, will be withdrawn and medals, points and prizes have to be forfeited.
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jason cassar
Sep 28th 2012, 20:38
wow....abroad they get at least a year suspended !
W St.John
Sep 28th 2012, 17:36
"All results obtained by Mr Failla from June 25, the date of competition, will be withdrawn and medals, points and prizes have to be forfeited"
I think the sentence says it all- Mr.Failla not Hibernians Club so euro cup will remain in Paola.
@ Paul Zammit
Hibs`s skeletons coming out of the closet - hehe good one Mr.Zammit.I think if you have a look at other clubs you can find more then skeletons in their closet so it`s better to change your music mate.
Hibs Forever !!
Joseph Borg
Sep 28th 2012, 16:29
Do this means that Hibs have to return the Euro cup to the runner up? Someone can answer me pls.
Paul Zammit
Sep 28th 2012, 16:24
Hib's skeletons coming out of the closet ... no wonder!!!!!
Raymond Sacco
Sep 28th 2012, 19:10
It might be wiser if you'd focus on your own skeletons in your own closet Mr.Zammit!
Mario Busuttil
Sep 30th 2012, 12:27
Maybe today will be the skeleton. Day....
mario camilleri king
Sep 28th 2012, 15:09
All results obtained by Mr Failla from June 25, the date of competition, will be withdrawn and medals, points and prizes have to be forfeited..................................................cannot understand....................please enlighten me.
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