‘Supermán’ López comes out to show his face after a very harsh sanction for doping: ‘I will defend my innocence’

The Colombian cyclist must pay a 4-year penalty, who must go to the Court of Sports Arbitration to appeal the UCI’s decision that leaves him on the brink of professional retirement.

“In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the UCI Anti-Doping Regulations, the suspension period began on July 25, 2023 and will remain in force until July 24, 2027. We recall that the disciplinary procedure was initiated following an investigation carried out carried out by the International Testing Agency (ITA) based on evidence obtained from the Spanish Civil Guard and the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency (CELAD) in the so-called “llex” Operation on Dr. Marcos Maynar. The UCI appreciates this valuable collaboration”, says the statement from the governing body.

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And he adds: “In addition, in accordance with the Court’s Rules of Procedure, the decision will be published on the UCI website. The decision may be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within a period of one month. The “UCI will not make any further comments on the case.”

Minutes after being notified of the 4-year sanction, Miguel Angel Lopez He spoke out with a statement through his social networks and said that he ‘disagrees’ with the UCI’s decision.

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“Today I have been informed about the decision of the UCI and the sanction of suspension for four years. I deeply disagree with it, understanding that it differs from the previous decisions made by the Spanish courts and by the courts themselves. TAS“I insist on maintaining the existence of an infraction based on the interpretation of conversations that were biased and manipulated,” he begins.

‘Superman’ Lopez He claims that the sanction is ‘unjustified’ and will appeal the UCI’s decision. “I understand that the infraction is non-existent and the sanction unjustified. I will immediately appeal to the UCI and defend my innocence as I have always done, I hope to return to the competitive world of cycling. I thank the people who support me, all the positive messages from the fans and the continued support of my team and my family,” he concluded.