Ana Barbosu 2 year suspension

[MaryClare]

Barbosu has been given a 2 year suspension for doping violations (whereabouts violations).

Șoc în gimnastica din România! Ana Bărbosu, suspendată dur într-un caz de dopaj - Antena Sport

Ana Bărbosu a primit o lovitură grea: suspendare de doi ani din activitate! Asta după ce nu a fost găsită la domiciliu în trei rânduri de reprezentanții284

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[RedBirdie]

Oh my.

 

[irichluck21]

Such a shame. Likely because she was here in the US at Stanford.

 

[KristyJ]

Oh no

 

[MaryClare]

Such a shame. Likely because she was here in the US at Stanford.

Her location doesn’t make any difference as long as she tells them. There are literally thousands of athletes subject to the testing pool, living and training in the US who are not American.

 

[irichluck21]

Correct, but this is not the first time this has happened to an NCAA athlete before.

NCAA needs to do a better job of supporting athletes especially in this type of scenario.

Looks like she is now out until what May 2028?

 

[MaryClare]

Correct, but this is not the first time this has happened to an NCAA athlete before.

NCAA needs to do a better job of supporting athletes especially in this type of scenario.

Looks like she is now out until what May 2028?

They will normally reduce it on appeal if they believe it to be a genuine error.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

This is turning into quite a news day.

 

[IratePanda]

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

Do these bans apply to NCAA?

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

They will normally reduce it on appeal if they believe it to be a genuine error.

The maximum drama option is if they reduce it not enough to let her do 2027 worlds and Romania don't qualify but in time for the 2028 world cup circuit. Then her and Sabrina could be trying for the same Olympic qualifying spots. Imagine what Camelia would do.

 

[MaryClare]

Do these bans apply to NCAA?

No, it doesn’t apply to ncaa

 

[tempest]

Correct, but this is not the first time this has happened to an NCAA athlete before.

NCAA needs to do a better job of supporting athletes especially in this type of scenario.

Looks like she is now out until what May 2028?

Why would the NCAA be involved? Wouldn’t it be up to the gymnast or in this case the Romanian Federation to keep the FIG updated ?

 

[Matilda23]

From who: WADA, FIG, Romanian Gymnastics Federation, Romanian anti-doping authority???

 

[Rich]

Ana's Lawyers, the Romanian National Anti-Doping Agency, and the CAS clarify that Ana Barbosu is not currently suspended​

so she is not suspended?

 

[Sasha]

What. How is it only Tuesday. I xant keep up.

 

[Denn]

Google Translate's rendition in English:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The Romanian Gymnastics Federation confirms that it has taken note today, April 28, 2026, of the completion of an administrative procedure by the International Testing Agency (ITA) regarding the athlete Ana-Maria Bărbosu.

The procedure concerns a possible violation of the provisions of art. 2.4 of the World Anti-Doping Code, regulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency, regarding the obligations of location and availability for controls (Whereabouts Failures).

The Federation emphasizes that this type of misconduct does not involve the detection of a prohibited substance, but rather administrative aspects regarding compliance with reporting procedures.

To date, Ana-Maria Bărbosu has not been suspended. The athlete has the right to formulate her defense for each of the three situations retained, which, cumulatively, may constitute a Whereabouts Failure type misconduct.

At this time, although there is a proposed sanction, the athlete benefits from all the rights provided for by international regulations, including the right to defense and to challenge the decision before the competent courts.

The case is being managed internationally by the International Testing Agency, on behalf of the International Gymnastics Federation, in accordance with applicable procedures.

The Romanian Gymnastics Federation respects the confidential nature of the procedure, provides institutional support to the athlete and fully cooperates with the competent bodies.

Out of respect for the athlete and for the integrity of the process, the Federation will not make any further comments until a final decision is rendered.

Thank you for your understanding.