Kosovan Olympic judo gold medallist refused drugs test before Games
The Kosovan gold medallist judoka, Majlinda Kelmendi, could face a ban on competition in France after refusing an unscheduled drugs test, the International Judo Federation (IJF) confirmed.
Kelmendi became the first Kosovan to win Olympic gold on Sunday.
But, her victory could be tarnished amid claims that she committed an anti-doping violation in France in June during her preparations for Rio.
Allegedly, Kelmendi refused to take part in an unscheduled, out-of-competition urine test conducted by the French anti doping agency (AFLD).
Asked if Kelmendi was facing a potential ban in France, Judo team leader Agron Kuka said: “The French, they can do whatever they want in France.
But that’s not correct, it’s not fair.”
The IJF told Reuters Kelmendi had taken several drug tests this year, including in Rio on Sunday.
Kelmendi became the first Kosovan to win Olympic gold on Sunday.
But, her victory could be tarnished amid claims that she committed an anti-doping violation in France in June during her preparations for Rio.
Allegedly, Kelmendi refused to take part in an unscheduled, out-of-competition urine test conducted by the French anti doping agency (AFLD).
Asked if Kelmendi was facing a potential ban in France, Judo team leader Agron Kuka said: “The French, they can do whatever they want in France.
But that’s not correct, it’s not fair.”
The IJF told Reuters Kelmendi had taken several drug tests this year, including in Rio on Sunday.