Clever Consult Helps Darima Sandakova Avoid Lengthy Suspension

The four-time Russian boxing champion Darima Sandakova recently tested positive for Trimetazidine (TMZ), the same substance that appeared in Kamila Valieva’s case. The athlete was facing a long period of suspension.

Clever Consult has successfully handled numerous cases involving detection of Trimetazidine (TMZ) in athletes' samples. On each occasion we managed to secure at the very least a significant reduction of applicable sanctions. The cases of Dulma Lumbunova, Elena Sedova, Nadezhda Sergeeva as well as many other cases immediately come to mind.   

This case was of no exception either. The Clever Consult specialists quickly identified that the contamination originated from “Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate” manufactured by JSC “Tatchempharmpreparaty”.     

The competent and elaborate line of defense made it possible to prove the unintentional nature of the Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) thus leading to a reduction of the sanction to be applied from 4 years down to 6 months.  

We express gratitude to Darima for putting her trust in us and wish her further success in the ring and in life!