Natalia Maliszewska suspended. Three violations of anti-doping rules

— In response to journalists’ questions, we confirm that the short track speed skating representative has been temporarily suspended until the case of violation of anti-doping rules is resolved. This relates to three errors in providing residence data and/or absences at the inspection window within 12 months. The suspension decision is the result of a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, which did not agree with the previous decision of an independent member of the disciplinary committee. The World Anti-Doping Agency has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, according to a statement by the Polish Anti-Doping Agency.

POLADA did not mention her name, but we were able to identify the suspended player as Maliszewska. Last year, the skater was not in the place she declared in the ADAMS system three times. In the third case, the athlete was late for the examination, which was carried out, but not on the specified date. POLADA considered this to be another violation of the regulations. The disciplinary body to which Maliszewska appealed assessed the case differently.

However, WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), headed by Polish Witold Banka, appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Court of Arbitration for Sport found that there was no excuse and that there had been a violation of the rules. Maliszewska has been temporarily suspended. She faces disqualification for up to two years.