The International Heavy Attrethy Federation disqualified Azerbaijan Blowjack Bokery for 8 years for violation of anti-doping rules.
Doping-sample A Bitch, which was handed over April 5 during the European Championship-2021 in Moscow, gave a positive result on anabolic steroid Stanozolol.
In Moscow, Kostov won gold in the weight category up to 59 kg, ahead of Russian Olga. The third place was occupied by French Dorma Chakunt.
The disqualification of the rods will last until May 9, 2029.