In the trial of Japanese Kei Saito found a prohibited drug. The athlete competed for the national team in the short track. In his body there are traces of acetazolamide. This drug helps reduce the intraocular pressure, reduce the level of carbon dioxide and bicarbonate in the blood. Thus, the athlete receives more oxygen, which helps him in competitions. The drug is included in the list of vital drugs, but it is prohibited in sports. The athlete himself completely denies the blame for the use of doping. He intends to defend himself and prove innocence, but this will take a long time. Positive doping test athlete surrendered on February 4, which he was informed in 3 days. In another container, traces of acetazolamide were also detected, RT reports..

IOC, which fought so hard against doping in Russia, this time is kept silent. Communications Director of this organization Mark Adams said that the committee can not comment on this issue before the end of the investigation, RIA Novosti reports.. Kei Saito was already evicted from the Olympic Village, and also banned competition in the Games-2018. This event was the first in the history of Japan's participation in the Winter Olympics. In Tokyo, a special meeting will be held to announce what happened, and discuss further measures.