Previously, between February and April 2023, the presence of doping in the body had been revealed in players. According to the source, the athletes claim that suspicious dietary supplements and injections were prescribed to them by a physical trainer. They added that they tried to resist, but the coach threatened the statements to the team management and possible negative consequences for their careers. The administration of the team did not intervene in what was happening, believing that the physical trainer had the necessary knowledge.
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Source: Sport

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