Injury medication could've led to Brownlee’s positive doping result, says POC chief

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The positive drug test on Justin Brownlee may be due to his prescription medicine for his injury, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said.

MANILA, Philippines -- Tolentino, in an interview over CNN Philippines’ Sports Desk, said he has talked with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regarding the matter.

He was flagged after his sample yielded positive for carboxy-THC, a psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. In that case, the Philippine delegation may appeal their case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Tolentino cited the Anti-Doping Rules of the Olympic Council of Asia for the Asian Games wherein it was stated that sanctions will be given if more than two members of a team were found to have committed anti-doping rule violation.

“ is the worst that could happen. That is too much. It will not reach that point, because if is really positive, he will just be suspended,” Tolentino said.Limited slots only! Glam up your hair with free salon makeover at #PowerOverDamage pop-upsWhat I learned from Tatang: Employees and colleagues share stories about SM’s Henry Sy Sr.

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