Weightlifting · China · International Testing Agency for the IWF, decided by the CAS Anti-Doping Division

Lyu Xiaojun: doping case, ban and appeal

Serving ban The International Testing Agency said the four year ban runs from 30 October 2022 to 29 October 2026, so it is still in force on 27 October 2026 and ends on 29 October 2026.^2,1

Violation

Presence of a prohibited substance: recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO, S2), in an out of competition sample collected on 30 October 2022 (Article 2.1 of the IWF Anti-Doping Rules)^1,2

Results disqualified

All competitive results from 30 October 2022 to 20 December 2022, with forfeiture of medals, points and prizes

Athlete's response

The CAS Anti-Doping Division said he denied the violation and asked to be acquitted.

Sources

1. Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS Anti-Doping Division upholds 4 year period of ineligibility on Xiaojun Lyu (22 May 2025)
2. International Testing Agency, The ITA acknowledges the CAS ADD decision sanctioning weightlifter Xiaojun Lyu (23 May 2025)