Cycling: There are rumors about Rafal Majka from the German team Bora-hansgrohe. The Italian Newspaper Journal of Sport has reported that Andrea del Nista allegedly testified that the Pole received growth hormone and testosterone in his youth. In the meantime, the accused has commented on this topic and has rejected all allegations. Andrea del Nista is sporting director of the Italian youth team Altopack, which is involved in the current doping scandal surrounding the death of Linas Rumsas.
Investigations after the death of Linas Rumsas
Some A few days ago, employees of the Italian youth team Altopack were interrogated by the police and even arrested. According to the investigation into the death of Linas Rumsas came out that they should be involved in the handling of prohibited substances. In an interrogation now Andrea del Nista, a sports director from Altopack, according to the Journal of Sport have said that Rafal Mayka received growth hormones and testosterone as a youth driver.
Le Polonais Rafal Majka, double laureate du maillot à pois sur le Tour, accusé de dopage par un ancien coéquipier https://t.co/NucfNKAYng
- Sudpresse (@sudpresseonline) 12. February 2018
Majka drove under the leadership of Frediani
Rafal Majka, the two-time winner of the mountains classification of the Tour de France years ago rode for the team Gragnano SC under the leadership of Elso Frediani. The Italian is one of the main suspects in the Altopack scandal. Other newspapers around the world are now also reporting on Del Nista's statements, but they all refer to them Journal of Sport.
Sports Gazette:
"Del Nista testified that Majka, who was trained by Frediani, was said to have taken testosterone. The ampoules were deposited in neighbor Tomeigo's garden. Del Nista added that Majka's lower jaw changed as a result of this treatment. He got squarer.”
Rafal Majka, acusado de consumir testosterone https://t.co/F8TtBZKwd9
— AS Ciclismo (@AS_Ciclismo) 13. February 2018
[Edit]: Majka denies allegations
After the rumors about Rafal Majka made the rounds in a number of newspapers - especially in his home country Poland - the accused commented on the allegations on Facebook late Tuesday evening.
“It is about the media reports in which the word doping appears near my name and I hereby declare that I do not agree with these slanders. These could result in a loss of trust among my friends and my fans. They damage my image as an athlete and are a direct attack on my achievements, which I have achieved through hard work, sacrifice and frequent separation from my family. I am proud to represent my team and my country in international competitions and I cannot allow my name to be involved in unfair activities that are not my responsibility. I was never a part of the Altopack team's rule breaking. "