International Cycling Union (UCI) Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana suspended (Arkea Samsic) for testing positive for tramadol in the past Tour de FranceHe finished sixth and was in disqualification by the international organization.

Quintana was punished for breaking the law. banning the use of tramadol in competition It is established in the UCI Medical Regulations. Analysis of two dry blood samples provided by the cyclist during the 2022 Tour de France on 8 and 13 July revealed the presence of tramadol and its two main metabolites.”

Colombian runner by Medical Rules “disqualification” He finished sixth in the 2022 Tour de France behind Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma), who won the race at 16:33, with three ‘Top 10’s in two stages and in Col du, including second place in the 11th stage. granon This decision can be appealed In front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the next 10 days. During the 2022 Tour de France, the UCI collected a total of 120 dry blood samples as part of its tramadol program.

“Violation of the ban on the use of tramadol in competitions is a crime under the UCI Medical Regulations. Do not constitute anti-doping rule violations“The International Cycling Union explained.

However, since it was the first offense, Nairo Quintana “not declared ineligible” and therefore can participate in competitions. His next participation would be La Vuelta a España as the leader of the French Arkéa Samsic, unless he was left by his team.

banned since 2019

Since March 1, 2019, the UCI has banned the use of tramadol in competitions in all disciplines and categories. protect the health and safety of cyclists side effects of this substance.

Samples are collected by the International Testing Agency (ITA) using the Dried Blood Points (DBS) reference method. Sampling kits are used to perform this process developed by the Swiss company DBS Systems. minimally invasive testingconsists of drawing a small amount of blood from the cyclist’s fingertip.