‘Saddest second of my life’: Doubles world no.1 blames contaminated meat for failed doping take a look at as he misses Australian Open

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Males’s doubles world primary Robert Farah of Colombia has been examined optimistic for banned drug Boldenon, claiming that the anabolic entered his physique via contaminated meat.

On Tuesday the winner of the Wimbledon and US Open doubles introduced he wouldn’t take part within the season-opening Grand Slam, citing private causes for his abrupt withdrawal.

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Hours after his pullout it was revealed failed doping take a look at was truly behind the participant’s resolution not to participate within the upcoming main.

The prohibited drug was detected in a doping probe which Farah had given in October.

The participant mentioned he’s going via “the saddest second in his life,” blaming Colombian meat for the failed take a look at.

“I need to inform everybody a couple of scenario that’s making me stay one of many saddest moments of my life and my sports activities profession,” Farah mentioned in an announcement.

“I won’t be able to compete within the Australian Open, an hour in the past the ITF knowledgeable me of the presence of the prohibited substance Boldenone in a take a look at tube which was carried out on October 17th in Cali.

“This substance is regularly present in Colombian meat and may distort the outcomes of doping assessments. That is actually the rationale that provoked this optimistic consequence. We’re investigating and need to present that I’ve by no means used merchandise that go in opposition to clear play and ethics. I’m calm and assured of the outcomes of this process.”

Collectively together with his companion Juan Sebastian Cabal, Farah gained back-to-back Grand Slams final yr, changing into nationwide heroes. The duo additionally reached the ultimate of the Australian Open final yr.