Judo – a sport where diuretics and steroids are used

Judo and banned substances: From diuretics to steroids. Which country has the most positive tests and suspended athletes.

The Anti-Doping Database has logged more than 137 athletes participating in Judo who have faced bans due to doping violations. Among the countries with the most banned athletes, India (20), Egypt (11), and Bulgaria (10) top the list.

Furosemide: The Weight-Cutting Dilemma

Among judokas, Furosemide, categorized as a diuretic and masking agent by the World Anti-Doping Agency, emerges as one of the top banned substances. Judokas often turn to Furosemide to manipulate their weight for competitive advantage, especially in weight-class based tournaments.

Our database has registered 23 doping cases where the athlete has tested positive for furosemide.

Athletes from Kazakhstan (4), Egypt (3) and Azerbaijan (2) has tested positive for the diuretic.

Stanozolol: The steroid most popular in India

The second most used substance is Stanozolol. We’ve logged 11 cases where a judoka athlete has been sanctioned for a positive test for the steroid.

India is the country where Stanozolol is most used among those banned for an anti-doping rule violation.

Stanozolol, notorious for its muscle-building effects, can provide judoka athletes with increased strength and power, giving them a competitive edge. However, its use is unequivocally prohibited, as it poses significant health risks and undermines the principles of fair play in wrestling competitions.

Methylhexaneamine has been  involved in nine doping cases.

Long suspensions

Most of the athletes banned have been given a two-year suspension. Out of the 137 registered cases, 62 has been sidelined for 24 months.

39 athletes has been given a four-year suspension. 

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