Li fails doping test
Team RadioShack cyclist Li Fuyu has landed a provisional suspension from the UCI following a positive doping test.
By Rachel Griffiths
Last Updated: 23/04/10 10:23am
Team RadioShack cyclist Li Fuyu has landed a provisional suspension from the International Cycling Union (UCI) following a positive doping test.
A World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory in Ghent found the Chinese rider tested positive for banned anabolic agent Clenbuterol at an in-competition test at the Dwars Door Vlaanderen race in March.
The 31-year-old is entitled to request and attend the analyses of his B-sample, and the UCI stated the suspension will be enforced until the Chinese Cycling Federation "determines whether Mr Fuyu has committed an anti-doping rule violation under Article 21 of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules".
Radioshack, which is home to Lance Armstrong, said in a statement: "Li has been immediately suspended pending the outcome of his B-sample test in the next few weeks.
"If that test is positive the rider will be removed from the team.
"Team RadioShack and its management take this incident very seriously. We will respect the rights of our rider but will enforce our zero-tolerance policy should his B-sample test positive."
