Farida Soliyeva, a young athlete from Uzbekistan, is facing a major career setback as a result of a punitive verdict by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
With Soliyeva’s bloodstream showing the banned drug Meldonium in her system, she was subject to accusations of doping and was therefore banned from all sports for three years.
This decision, which takes effect on September 13, 2023, represents a turning point in Soliyeva’s career and a harsh warning about what happens when anti-doping rules are broken.
Soliyeva – Bad Luck
Soliyeva’s luck fell apart quickly when she competed in the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. The 22-year-old competitor was disqualified during the competition, which led to prompt drug tests.
“Due to the presence or use of meldonium, an illegal substance, Farida Soliyeva (Uzbekistan) has been prohibited by the AIU for three years starting on September 13, 2023. DQ findings dated July 13, 2023” essentiallysports.com said.
The course of Soliyeva’s career darkened as her urine samples were examined closely in a laboratory recognized by the World Health Organization in Bangkok. The DQ findings from July 13, 2023, as analyzed by the AIU, confirmed the dire conclusion.
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