this Sports Arbitration Court (TAS) has given a negative verdict on Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana, who was disqualified from the Tour of 2022, who finished in sixth place, who lost the points obtained in the test and must also pay a fine of close to 5,000 euros.

The runner, as always, appealed to the sports judiciary that made a favorable decision to an Olympic federation and disagreed with the athlete’s personal arguments, especially if the situation under consideration was pharmacological. Quintana submitted traces of tramadol in the Tur’s anti-doping control. Although this pain reliever is not considered a doping substance, it is not allowed to be taken in competition. For this reason, the cyclist can continue to race even if he loses the results and rewards in the race in which the drug appeared. Quintanadissatisfied, appealed against the UCI decision in August and it is now known that TAŞ did not respond to their requests.

No longer manages Vuelta

Problem Quintana met with tramadol two days before starting return The Colombian cyclist was already in Utrecht, where testing began, to start the race as head of the Arkéa standings. After an urgent meeting, the team and the rider decided not to participate in the Spain round. In fact, not only did he not race again, but the cyclist and the team also decided to break the contract.

At the moment, Quintana Teamless for 2023. The runner was counting on a positive decision that would again open the doors of a team. But now, the 32-year-old’s sporting future looks somewhat in jeopardy for a driver who has won the Vuelta, the Giro and is on the Tour podium.

this tramadol relieves pain, but is not any analgesic: it belongs to the opium family. The UCI didn’t allow it when confirming that many cyclists use it, so they figured that if a lot of runners took it, it was because it provided some benefit as well as soothing muscle soreness. From the next year, the use of the substance has hardened. Except for elimination of the race, use will lead to suspension of the sport.

Now broker only ordinary way However, with time to play against him to find a team willing to sign him for next season, which starts with Australian races in January.