Ukrainian athlete suspended from competitions for violating anti-doping rules.

Shot putter Roman Kokoschko has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules. This was reported by the organization for the fight against doping in athletics (Athletics Integrity Unit).

For missing three out-of-competition doping tests, Kokoschko was suspended from competitions. This violation is equivalent to a positive test for prohibited substances according to the organization's rules.

Currently, Kokoschko is under provisional suspension but can appeal the authority's decision. If found guilty, he faces a disqualification period of 1 to 2 years.

Roman Kokoschko is the Ukrainian record holder in indoor shot put with a result of 21.84 meters, set at the European Championship in 2023. At the 2024 Olympics, Kokoschko did not qualify and finished in 22nd place.

Kokoschko's Sports Career

Roman Kokoschko is a three-Time Ukrainian champion in shot put, holding 'gold' in 2019, 'silver' in 2021, and 'bronze' in 2017. He also won three bronze (2018, 2019, 2020) and one silver (2021) medals at the Ukrainian indoor championships.

Additionally, he became a 'bronze' medalist at the European Championship 2023 indoors and won a gold medal at the European Cup 2023 in throwing and putting.

It is worth noting that football player Mykhailo Mudryk, who plays for 'Chelsea' and the Ukrainian national team, also tested positive for doping. He faces up to four years of disqualification.

Currently, Mudryk has been temporarily suspended from playing football.