Italy’s Jiri Kovar Tested Positive For Doping

Not a good news for Kovar.

The Italian outside hitter has failed a doping test taken during the last match of the Italian League Final match (May 2018). He was tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is a “chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high” or marijuana.

A.S. Volley Lube, appresa con rammarico dalla Procura Antidoping la notizia della positività al THC Metabolita dell’atleta Jiri Kovar, sottoposto a controllo dopo Gara 5 di Finale Scudetto a Perugia, prende atto della comunicazione della Nado Italia e si riserva di commentare quanto accaduto quando verrà in possesso di maggiori particolari riguardo la vicenda. #lubevolley

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No word yet from the Italian Federation (FIPAV) if he is going to be suspended or if Kovar will contest the result.

His Italian club team, Volley Lube, has issued a statement on Instagram informing the public that they are aware of the news. The team is reportedly searching for a replacement given that the 29 year old will most likely get suspended.

As of press time, Jiri has not released any statement.

We have learned that Jiri and his significant other Alessia Knight have left the country.

Stay tuned for updates.