Cyclist Tonton gets one-month ban

Cyclist Tonton gets one-month ban

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) gave Tonton
Suprapto a one-month suspension for testing positive for the
banned stimulant ephedrine, which will allow the cyclist to
participate in next month's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

ISSI secretary-general Sofian Ruzian said on Monday the
International Cycling Union was informed of the ruling, effective
on Oct. 1. He added the sport's international governing body did
not indicate it endorsed or rejected the sanction.

"We banned Tonton for a month and the punishment period is
nearly over," he said.

The 31-year-old rider reportedly tested positive for ephedrine
at June's Qing Hai Lake Tour event in China.

Tonton was also stripped of his gold medal at the 1997 SEA
Games in Jakarta after testing positive for a banned substance.
-- JP