Sha’Carri Richardson’s Cannabis Controversy Repeats With Coraly Ortiz, The Puerto Rican Athlete Suspended For THC
Puerto Rican athlete Coraly Ortiz was recently hit with a two-year suspension after her tests came back positive for cannabis. However, she claims there were irregularities in the process.
The test results showed that her body contained tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound of the plant. Yet, the javelin thrower argues that the sanction is disproportionate and points to unfair treatment during the anti-doping tests. “I have represented Puerto Rico for over 30 years, and the way I have been treated in this process to this day has been very malicious,” said the 37-year-old.
Following the anti-doping test conducted by the Puerto Rico National Anti-Doping Organization (PRADO) during the Spring Championship in Carolina last year, Coraly Ortiz was suspended, preventing her from participating in the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago.
What’s curious is that the athlete has a license for the use of medicinal …