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Chris Vui Devastated as CAS Upholds Ban
16 Jul
Summary
- Rugby player Chris Vui's four-year ban was upheld by CAS.
- Vui tested positive for a banned substance in August 2023.
- He believes a contaminated supplement caused the positive test.
Former Bristol Bears lock Chris Vui has expressed devastation after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld his four-year ban for a doping violation. The ban stems from a positive test in August 2023 for 19-norandrosterone, an indicator of nandrolone, which occurred before the Rugby World Cup where Vui represented Samoa.
Vui has consistently denied knowingly using the banned substance, suggesting the low level detected points to contamination from a supplement. He stated that the challenging experience has put his life on hold and he may never know for certain how the situation arose. Despite Vui's claims of procedural issues with his B sample testing and delays in notification, CAS ruled the results valid.
The player, who made over 100 appearances for the Bears, had his contract annulled following the positive test in September 2023. He now aims to return to rugby next year, reflecting on this difficult chapter of his career.
