The International Testing Agency reported that sprinter Fatek Adnan Awadh Bait Qisana returned a positive urine sample. The sample was collected during an out-of-competition doping control on April 25, 2026, during the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya earlier this year. The Omani athlete tested positive for SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) metabolite.
SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) metabolite is a performance-enhancing substance banned under the World Anti-Doping Agency code and is listed as S1.2. It is classified as a non‑specified substance and prohibited at all times.
The athlete accepted the consequences, namely the finding of the Anti-Doping Rule Violation and the disqualification of his individual results obtained at the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, which include his 4th place in the men’s 4x60m relay final.
The ITA issued the sanction on behalf of the OCA in accordance with Article 8.3.3 of the OCA anti-doping rules.
In addition, in accordance with Article 11.3 of the OCA anti-doping rules, the question of whether to disqualify the results achieved by the Omani men’s team in the 4 x 60m Relay was referred to the OCA Hearing Panel. Following the Hearing Panel.
The matter is considered resolved from the perspective of the OCA and was transferred to World Athletics for a determination of further consequences under the World Athletics anti-doping rules.
Parties with a right of appeal may challenge the decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in accordance with article 12.2 of the OCA anti-doping rules.
The Asian Beach Games do have athletics events in the sand. Otherwise, Bait Qisana would hardly register on anyone’s radar. His outdoor 100m best is 10.50 seconds.
Beach athletics modifies standard track and field events to accommodate a sand surface, introducing unique physical demands such as reduced traction (notably for jumping events like the high jump). Typical events featured across recent editions of the Asian Beach Games include
