Ihor Hryhorenko's disqualification for violating anti-doping rules
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) confirmed that former Russian hockey player Ihor Hryhorenko received a four-year disqualification for violating anti-doping rules during an KHL match between CSKA and 'Jokerit'. Six banned substances were found in the doping sample collected on March 12, 2015.
«The investigation conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed the presence of banned substances such as methenolone, oxandrolone, trenbolone, meldonium, cathine, and pseudoephedrine. Hryhorenko was charged and given the opportunity to respond. However, he never responded, which led to the decision of a four-year disqualification»
The term of Hryhorenko's disqualification began on August 12, 2025. In the past, he was the holder of the Gagarin Cup in 2011, played for various KHL teams and for the Russian national team at the World Championships. After ending his sports career, Hryhorenko became the general director of 'Sochi'.
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Summary:
The International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed the four-year disqualification of former Russian hockey player Ihor Hryhorenko for violating anti-doping rules. Hryhorenko's removal from hockey activities began on August 12, 2025. Additionally, at the fencing world championship, Russian athlete Yana Yegoryan won a gold medal and also became the face of a public movement and holds a position in the Armed Forces of Russia.