Standout powerlifter, Carlos Petterson-Grifith will be unable to compete for the remainder of 2021 as investigations continue into a possible anti-doping violation.
This is according to a letter received by the local governing body following Petterson-Grifith’ outstanding performance during his last international outing in August.
In the letter seen by this publication, it stated, “The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) has received an official notice of a possible Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) under the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Anti- Doping Rules (“ADR”) by Mr. Carlos Petterson-Grifith.”
This is as a result of tests conducted during the 18th NAPF / FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships held in Orlando, Florida, USA, August 18-21, 2021.
The process to resolve the issue of ADRV, commences with an official notice, with various dates for the submission of requested information and a full determination of all the related issues.
The athlete is obliged to comply with the requirements of the process and is obligated to comply with the outcome.
As a consequence, the athlete will not participate in the upcoming South American Championships and the GAPLF National Seniors.
The GAPLF said that it has engaged the athlete and will continue to do so throughout the process.
Contacted for a comment Petterson-Grifith said there is lots of paperwork to be done and he will make an official statement “soon”.
