The outcome of the test showed the presence of a non-specific substance. According to the WADA Code, the IBU therefore provisionally suspended the respective athletes from any IBU competitions until the decision of the Anti–Doping Hearing Panel is reached, writes The International Biathlon Union in a press release. In order to protect the personal rights of the athletes, the IBU will at this stage not release any names. The respective athletes were all suspended provisionally, pending the IBU Anti–Doping Hearing Panel\'s decision. This case is now being dealt with in a disciplinary process before the IBU Anti–Doping Hearing Panel according to the IBU Anti-Doping Rules in accordance with the WADA Code. Due to the upcoming Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi, the IOC was informed accordingly. Whilst this process is ongoing it is inappropriate to discuss the details in public, but all relevant information will be released once it reaches its conclusion. In the Anti-Doping Database we have registered nine cases related to Russian athletes and biathlon. We currently have no cases related to Lithuania and Biathlon.