World Weightlifting World Cup medalist Sotieva suspended for doping

 The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) disqualified the bronze medalist of the World Weightlifting Championship Yana Sotieva. This is reported by the official website of the organization.

A banned substance was found in the body of a 21-year-old athlete. The period of Sotieva's suspension will be two years and will be counted from December 5, taking into account the period of temporary suspension. The Russian woman's disqualification will last until September 7, 2025.

Yana Sotieva is a bronze medalist of the 2021 World Cup in Tashkent and a silver medalist of the 2021 European Championship in Moscow. The athlete performed in the weight category up to 76 kg.