Explained: Paris Olympics weightlifting medalist Andreev banned 4 years for doping with anabolic steroid

Bozhidar Dimitrov Andreev, a 29-year-old Bulgarian weightlifter, was banned four years for doping

mesterolone

An anabolic steroid that increases testosterone levels and enhances male sexual characteristics

anabolic steroid

A synthetic substance that mimics testosterone to build muscle, banned in sport

International Testing Agency (ITA)

An independent body that manages anti-doping testing and sanctions for sports organizations

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

The body where athletes can appeal sports-related rulings, including doping bans

androgenic

Relating to the development of male physical characteristics, often via hormones like testosterone