Using or attempting to use prohibited substances or methods constitutes an anti-doping violation.

Even if you do not use prohibited substances or methods, if it is proven that you attempted to use them, it will be considered a doping violation.

[Criteria for Suspension Period]
In case of violation involving non-specified substances/non-specified methods: 4 years
If JADA proves the violation was intentional: 4 years
In case of violation involving specified substances/specified methods: 2
years If the offender proves the violation was unintentional: 2 years
In case of violation involving abusive substances (proven that it occurred outside of a competition and was unrelated to competitive performance): 3 months

*The suspension period may vary depending on the nature of the incident.
*Reference: World Anti-Doping Code 2021, Japan Anti-Doping Code 2021 (Section 10.2)