The ITA sanctions mixed martial arts athlete Mukhlisa Nabijonova with a 24-month period of ineligibility

The ITA confirms that Mukhlisa Nabojonova has been suspended for a 24-month period, effective until 30 May 2026, after testing positive for heptaminol (S6.B Specified Stimulants as per the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list). The positive sample was collected by the ITA on behalf of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the scope of an in‑competition control on 16 December 2023 during the 2023 IMMAF Asian Championship, Manama, Bahrain.

The sanction was issued by the ITA on behalf of the IMMAF in accordance with article 8.3.3 of the IMMAF Anti-Doping Rules (and equivalent provision in the World Anti-Doping Code). The athlete’s results have been disqualified from 16 December 2023 onwards.