Milica Nikolić, a former Serbian judoka, ended her career on May 20th, but just two weeks later, shockingly, she was suspended for doping! Yes, you read that right. On July 10th, it was announced that her sample from June 2nd tested positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide. According to Milica herself, it was a mistake – she took her mother’s blood pressure medication, unaware that the substance was banned.
But let’s be real – how many times have you heard that athletes have more doping tests than medals? Milica pointed this out, and this situation casts a shadow over the entire system. Is it possible that top athletes are punished for carelessness or even administrative errors?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure but is on the banned list because it can mask the use of other doping agents. Even though Milica had already ended her career, the suspension still followed, raising questions about fairness and reason in sports.
This story isn’t just about one athlete but about a system that sometimes seems to work against the athletes themselves. Milica stated she had more doping controls than medals, which is both ironic and sad. Is this a sign that it’s time to change anti-doping rules?
In any case, Milica’s situation is a reminder that even the smallest mistake can have huge consequences. What do you think – is this just an unfortunate accident or proof that the system is too harsh and inflexible? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll uncover the real truth!
