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International Testing Agency Bans 2 Pakistani Officials

Former Vice President of Pakistan Weightlifting Federation Amjad Amin Butt and Coach Waqas Akbar Have Been Banned for 4 Years

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London: The International Testing Agency (ITA) has banned 2 Pakistani officials

Former Vice President of Pakistan Weightlifting Federation Amjad Amin Butt and Coach Waqas Akbar have been banned for 4 years.

Amjad Amin Butt and Coach Waqas Akbar admitted their mistake, both men were found guilty of violating Article 2.5 and Article 2.9 and were sentenced to 4 years of suspension from February 24, 2025, to February 23, 2029.

Both men have the right to appeal against the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

According to the ITA website, the International Testing Agency, based in Switzerland, is an international organization, formed as a non-profit foundation, with the mission of managing anti-doping programs for international federations, major event organizers and all other organizations.

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