GAPLF issues statement on possible anti-doping rule violation by Petterson-Griffith

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 Carlos Petterson-Griffith.
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 an 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 has engaged the athlete and will continue to do so throughout the process.