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Court Victory for Mihalis Stamatoyanni in Doping Case

January 12, 2025

Mihalis Stamatoyanni, a former shot put champion, was vindicated in court after 10 years due to doping linked to a defective dietary supplement. The Athens Court of Appeals awarded him compensation for the moral and financial damages he suffered from his two-year ban. The ruling stated that the athlete was unaware of the banned substance in the product. Stamatoyanni expressed gratitude to his supporters during this challenging time.