Vitaly Mutko: Alexei Lovcheva had permission to use a prohibited substance – TASS

YEKATERINBURG, on 24 December. /Specialist. corr. Veronica Sovetova TASS /. Champion and world record holder in weightlifting Russian Alexey Lovchev had permission to use a prohibited substance. The Russian national team left for the World Cup in Houston (USA) “clean and proven.” This Tass by phone sports minister Vitaly Mutko.

On Thursday, champion and world record holder in the weight category over 105 kg Lovchev was suspended from competition on suspicion of violating anti-doping rules. The athlete’s sample traces ipamorelina – a substance that stimulates the production of growth hormones. In addition Lovcheva from competition suspended Olga Zubov, Alexei Kosovo and Olga Afanasiev and 13 athletes from other countries.

“This is a huge disappointment – Mutko said. – But in general Lovcheva we will still work, because that the blood parameters had normal. It is necessary to understand. The preparation has been declared. We Lovcheva been fixed gap lateral ligament. Maybe not the concentration. Maybe there is a chance to fight for it. As for the other – a complete lack of responsibility “.

According to Mutko, President of Weightlifting Federation of Russia (FTAR) Sergey Sirtcov should bear personal responsibility for the doping scandal, which implicated four athletes team. “The team left for the tournament to be clean and tested. We must deal with personal trainers, doctors. And the president of the Federation”, – said the minister of sports.

Mutko said that over Lovcheva will fight. “I can not always keep for all the answers. It is a personal selection of athletes and coaches. They leave completely tested in the competition. Who is there Khimich? I think we’ll fight for it. If we can not – be strict measures. Once again – we will support Lovcheva until adopted sanctions. We believe in it. The drug, once again, declared. And it was recorded in the appropriate resolution. We athlete should be the presumption of innocence must undergo an investigation and autopsy samples B. Prior to this, no one has the right to publish anything . It should be the decision of the disciplinary committee. And now all run ahead of the engine “.

In the case of disqualification of Russian athletes – winners of the world championship in weightlifting Olympic team lose a few licenses that were played in the tournament. “It’s not even in the (Olympic) licenses. Yes, it’s bad, but not the question. Why do they do it ?! So many conversations, personal requests! And in the bushes. For all the answers Federation”, – concluded the Minister.

In a press release of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) states that of 200 doping tests taken in the championship, 24 tested positive.

The tournament was held in the US Houston 20-28 November .