The International Ice Hockey Federation has disqualified Russian hockey player Igor Grigorenko for 4 years: details of the scandal.

Disqualification of Igor Grigorenko for violating anti-doping rules

According to inkorr.com: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) confirmed that former Russian national team player Igor Grigorenko received a four-year disqualification for violating anti-doping norms. This decision pertains to a doping test taken during an KHL match between CSKA and 'Jokerit' that took place on March 12, 2015, in which six prohibited substances were detected.

"An investigation conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed the presence of prohibited substances such as methenolone, oxandrolone, trenbolone, meldonium, cathin, and pseudoephedrine. Grigorenko was charged and given an opportunity to respond. However, he did not respond, which led to the decision for a four-year disqualification."

Grigorenko's disqualification began on August 12, 2025. He won the Gagarin Cup in 2011 and played for various KHL clubs and the Russian national team at world championships. After finishing his sports career, Grigorenko became the head of the 'Sochi' hockey club.

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