China bans champion speed skater for two years after positive drug test

Shi tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol on December 14, the governing body said in a release posted on China’s General Administration of Sports.

Clenbuterol is a performance-enhancing substance sometimes found in weight-loss pills and is on the World Anti-Doping Agency banned list.

The penalty is a “wake-up call” for Chinese athletes preparing for the Winter Olympics, which will take place in South Korea from February 9-25, the Association said.

“There are loopholes in our education campaign against doping. We will take more measures and responsibility to prevent this from happening again,” the organisation added.