Kazakh Tennis Player Arslanbek Aitkulov Receives Four-Year Doping Ban

London, Aug 19 (AP) - A 21-year-old Kazakhstani tennis player, Arslanbek Aitkulov, has been handed a four-year ban for doping violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced on Tuesday. Aitkulov, who had achieved a career-high men's singles ranking of 1,250 in November 2023, was found to have tested positive for two banned substances at an event in Qatar two months later.

The substances identified were ligandrol, an anabolic agent known for its muscle-building properties and not legally approved for any medical treatments, and the stimulant methylhexanamine. Following the positive test, Aitkulov was provisionally suspended last year while the investigation was ongoing.

The four-year ban will extend his suspension until March 2028. This action reflects the ITIA's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport by ensuring players adhere to anti-doping regulations.

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