Shenzhen New Century Basketball Club issued a statement on the doping-related incidents of foreign aid Tequvion Smith

China News Service, Shenzhen, October 31 (Reporter Zhang Lu) On October 31, the Shenzhen New Century Basketball Club (hereinafter referred to as the "Club") issued a statement on the "Shenzhen New Century Leopards" public account regarding the doping-related incidents of foreign aid Tequvion Smith (hereinafter referred to as the "Statement").

The statement stated that on October 30, the club received a notice from the Chinese Basketball Association that foreign aid Tequvion Smith’s sample A was positive for cannabidiol during the CBA in-game doping test on October 22. According to relevant rules, he is temporarily banned from participating in all domestic and international competitions from now on.

The club attaches great importance to this incident, respects the test results of the Chinese Basketball Association and the China Anti-Doping Center, and will fully cooperate with all subsequent investigations. Athletes have the right to apply for B sample re-examination in accordance with the law, and the club will assist them in completing relevant applications according to the process.

The statement pointed out that the club has always been firmly opposed to any doping violations, adhered to the "zero tolerance" bottom line on doping issues, and maintained a pure environment in the league. This incident has sounded a wake-up call for us. The club will take this as a lesson to comprehensively strengthen anti-doping education and daily risk management for all athletes, coaching staff and staff, focusing on strengthening anti-doping knowledge training for foreign players.

The statement stated that we would like to thank the fans, media and all walks of life for their long-term concern, support and supervision of the Shenzhen Marco Polo Men’s Basketball Team.