Matthew Zammit tests positive for doping

The Executive Director of the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has informed the President of the ASA that Malta international player Matthew Zammit had proved positive in a doping test.

The test was taken in connection with the game against Turkey held on 1st May 2010 on the occasion of the Men’s Qualification Tournament for the 2010 European Water Polo Championships held in Istanbul.

In accordance with FINA regulations, Mr. Zammit has been provisionally suspended from all ASA activities until such time as the relative FINA procedures are concluded.

The ASA has advised Mr. Zammit about this communication from FINA.