Polish anti-doping agency won't appeal ITIA's decision on Świątek

After reviewing the full case file, the Polish Anti-Doping Agency (POLADA) decided not to appeal the one-month suspension of Iga Świątek.

Iga Świątek of Poland in action against Malene Helgø of Norway during the United Cup Day Four match between Team Poland and Team Norway at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia, 30 December 2024. Photo: MICK TSIKAS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT/PAP/EPA

MICK TSIKAS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT/PAP/EPA

POLADA determined that it would not challenge the decision of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) regarding Świątek, who tested positive for trimetazidine in August.

Świątek admitted to taking a contaminated medication that she used for sleep problems, and ITIA concluded that the violation was not intentional.

After a thorough review of the case, POLADA agreed that the ITIA decision was in line with anti-doping regulations.

Iga Świątek received a one-month suspension, which ended on December 4.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has until January 21, 2025, to file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

[English below]

?POLADA nie odwoła się od decyzji ITIA w sprawie Igi Świątek

Po kompleksowym zbadaniu i weryfikacji pełnych akt sprawy zawodniczki, Polska Agencja Antydopingowa postanowiła nie wnosić odwołania od decyzji podjętej przez Międzynarodową Agencję ds. pic.twitter.com/onQlYC4U00

— Polska Agencja Antydopingowa (@POLADA_official) December 30, 2024

Source: PR24.pl/POLADA

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