The Chief Executive of the Fiji Football Association, Mohammed Yusuf, has announced that 21 out of 180 players tested positive for drugs during the 2024 FMF Inter District Championship at Churchill Park in Lautoka. This figure indicates a notable rise from the seven cases reported last year.
Yusuf stated that players who tested positive have been immediately suspended and will be presented before the Fiji FA Disciplinary Committee.
For first-time offenders, the penalties include a three-month suspension and a $200 fine, which must be paid by both the player and their respective district. Second-time offenders face a three-year suspension along with a $500 fine. Additionally, repeat offenders will be subjected to the same three-year suspension and fine structure. The disciplinary committee will decide if there should be any adjustments to these penalties.