The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released an official communication regarding allegations that two members of the Spanish women’s squad at the Olympic Qualifiers in Baku, had failed a doping test. The B samples from the players concerned have been tested and have shown the same adverse analytical findings as the A samples. Both players have been summonsed before a hearing of the FIH Judicial Commission, which will take place before the end of June. If the players are found to have taken banned performance enhancing substances it could result in Spain being disqualified from the tournament.
Spain's disqualification could result in the second placed team in Baku, Azerbaijan, being awarded the place vacated by Spain. However, this comes amid allegations from the Spanish camp following their return from Baku. These include four members of the squad being overcome by gas leaking from the air conditioning in their hotel, being given contaminated drinking water, and players being bombarded with telephone calls whilst trying to sleep in their hotel.
