DARTS star Rusty-Jake Rodriguez has been provisionally suspended following a failed doping test.
The 24-year-old was randomly tested during Players Championship 24 in August and the results were found to be abnormal.
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The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) immediately intervened, provisionally banning Rodriguez from participating or attending events.
An interim measure is standard procedure for such a situation, as per the DRA disciplinary regulations.
Rodriguez will remain suspended until a full investigation and the subsequent disciplinary proceedings are completed.
Depending on the outcome, further sanctions could be imposed.
The Austrian has the right to appeal the suspension.
In accordance with DRA rules, he can challenge both the validation of the test and the decision to provisionally suspend him.
No further details are expected to be released while the investigation continues.
Rodriguez is considered one of the most promising talents in darts.
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The younger brother of Rowby-John Rodriguez last played at Players Championship 25 on August 26.
There, he suffered a 6-3 loss to Alan Soutar.
He returned the failed doping test the day before at Players Championship 24.
There, he was knocked out in the first round by Steve Lennon.
Rodriguez is currently 138th in the world rankings.
His best World Championship performance came in 2022 when he reached the last-64 at Ally Pally.
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