Olympic medalist Andreyev suspended for doping
Bozhidar Andreyev was disqualified for four years. In the doping test of the athlete found a metabolite of mestrolone
Bronze medalist of the Olympic Games Bulgarian weightlifter Bojidar Andreyev was disqualified for four years for violating anti-doping rules, according to the International Agency for Doping Testing (ITA).
A doping test taken on October 15, 2025, during an out-of-competition period, tested positive for the metabolite of mestarollone, an anabolic steroid banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at any time. The period of Ineligibility starts from November 18, 2025 and ends on November 17, 2029.
So the 29-year-old will miss the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Andreev won bronze at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. He twice became European champion, and also won bronze medals at the World Cup.
