“In order to avoid useless speculation, the independent biathlon anti-corruption body confirms that he accused Ustyugov of alleged violation of the IBU Anti-Doping Rules (using a prohibited substance or method) based on deviations in his biological passport from January 2010 to February 2014 years (inclusive). Athlete no longer competes. In accordance with the IBU anti-doping rules, the prosecution will be examined and determined by an independent court, ”the official statement on the IBU website says.

Earlier it was reported that the biathlete Ustyugov filed a lawsuit against IBU in an Austrian court.