A male footballer by the name of Samuel Senkoomi has been handed a two year ban by RADO for use of prohibited substances.
Senkoomi who was tested on 24th October, 2016 when still a player at Express FC had presence of prohibited substances or its metabolites or markers in his urine sample.
A substance known as Furosemide on the WADA’s prohibited lists of drugs was found in the sample.
RADO’s assessment of the player’s degree of fault took a decision to reduce the ban from four years to two years with effect from 15th November, 2017.
However RADO has taken into account the provisional suspension time served by Senkoomi since 11th January, 2017. In view of this, Senkoomi will be suspended up to 11th December, 2018.
Senkoomi is notified by RADO of his right to appeal the decision.
List of banned drugs WADA _list 2018
About RADO:
- The Africa Zone Regional Anti-Doping Organastioan (RADO) is the body charged with implementation of the anti-doping code in countries who are members of zone V.
- RADO has published rules governing anti-doping in conformity with the responsibilities of National Anti-doping organizations under WADA code, which rules have been adopted by signatory member countries including Uganda.
