The press service of the VTB United League reported that the CSKA striker Nikita Kurbanov will be able to participate in tournament matches starting January 20.
On Thursday, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) announced that it had suspended Kurbanov for three months for cocaine use. The disqualification of the 37-year-old striker begins on October 20, 2023 and expires on January 19, 2024. In October, the CSKA captain “for personal reasons” decided to suspend his sports career.
— In accordance with the decision of the commission for preliminary examination of cases of violations of the anti-doping rules of RUSADA and on the basis of the decision of the anti-doping commission of the RFB, guided by paragraph 5 of part 10 of article 26 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation of December 4, 2027 No. 329-FZ “On physical culture and sports in the Russian Federation” The VTB League applies a sanction to the athlete Nikita Kurbanov in the form of disqualification for a 3 month period with credit for temporary suspension served from October 20, 2023.
During the period of temporary suspension, CSKA player Nikita Kurbanov did not participate in the championship matches of the VTB United League. The disqualification period, including temporary suspension, expires on January 19. From January 20, Kurbanov will be able to participate in the League championship matches, the league said in a statement.
The message states that the VTB United League complies with the All-Russian anti-doping rules and the WADA Code.
Kurbanov, 37, is an 11-time Russian champion and 7-time winner of the VTB United League. As a member of CSKA, the basketball player won the Euroleague three times and holds the club record for the number of matches played.
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Source : MatchTV
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