Positive B sample doping test for Dimitrij OVTCHAROV

30/09/2010 – As expected the B sample of Dimitrij OVTCHAROV’s doping test contained traces of clenbuterol too. This is the result of the analysis by the Institute of Biochemistry at the German Sport University Cologne. Everybody had expected https://www.ettu.org

30/09/2010 – As expected the B sample of Dimitrij OVTCHAROV’s doping test contained traces of clenbuterol too. This is the result of the analysis by the Institute of Biochemistry at the German Sport University Cologne. Everybody had expected this result because an analytical error in the A sample is rather rare. OVTCHAROV can now request a hearing at DTTB’s Executive Board.

The Board gathers all information and hears experts. It can then decide to institute proceedings at the DTTB Board of Anti-Doping. This board evaluates all facts again and takes a decision. The German National Anti-Doping Agency the Institute of Biochemistry and the DTTB support Ovtcharov’s plans to have his hair analysed as well. OVTCHAROV assumes that he inwittingly ingested clenbuterol during a stay in China in the middle of August.

An hair analysis could prove that he ingested the substance only for a short while. A hair analysis takes several days. Whether his teammates coaches and DTTB officials who joined him in China will give hair samples as well is depending on OVTCHAROV’s result.

(By Simone HINZ Courtesy of DTTB)

Photo: Dimitrij OVTCHAROV (Photo ROSCHER)

Related News

ETTU Europe Cup Men Kicks Off in Odorheiu Secuiesc

The 2025–26 ETTU Europe Cup Men officially began today in Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania, where four groups opened the competition in a tightly packed three-day Stage 1. The matches will run...

Read more

ETTU Europe Cup Women Begins in Linares: Three Groups Open the Race

The 2025–26 ETTU Europe Cup Women began today in Linares, Spain, launching a long weekend of intense competition that will run until Sunday, 16 November. Stage 1 features three groups...

Read more

Montpellier Set for High-Stakes Clash Against Wiener Neustadt in Round of 16

One of the most anticipated ties of the ETTU Champions League Men Round of 16 opening leg will take place on 16 November (18:30), as French champions Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier visit...

Read more

TTC Sokah Hoboken Shock Last Year’s Final Four Side

Belgium’s TTC Sokah Hoboken delivered first upset in the opening leg of the ETTU Champions League Men Round of 16, defeating last season’s Final Four contenders KS Bank Spółdzielczy Orlicz...

Read more

Contact

About Us

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe, and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation. The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level, including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations, and the organization of continental table tennis competitions, including the European Championships.

Powered By

All Competitions

Senior Competitions

Club Competitions

Youth Competitions

More Competitions