Azerbaijani weightlifter disciplined over doping use

Elnur Salahov
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30 September 2021 / 05:02

Azerbaijani athlete Boyanka Kostova has tested positive for doping, Report informs, citing the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).

The weightlifter has been disqualified for eight years, starting from May 10, 2021.

A prohibited anabolic steroid - stanozolol - has been detected in Kostova's system.

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