Yannic Seidenberg's Doping Ban Slashed by 18 Months

Yannic Seidenberg, a 40-year-old German hockey player, successfully reduced his doping ban from four years to 18 months following an appeal. The case was settled with anti-doping agencies, with delays not blamed on him. His Olympic silver medal remains unaffected, with the ban now ending in March 2025.

Yannic Seidenberg, the renowned German hockey player who earned a silver medal at the 2018 Olympics, has had his doping suspension reduced by 18 months.

Initially handed a four-year ban for alleged testosterone and DHEA use, Seidenberg's appeal has resulted in a favorable outcome. This reduction was achieved through a 'case resolution agreement' between Germany's anti-doping agency and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The revised ban, originally backdated to 2022, will now conclude in March 2025. Seidenberg's previous accolades, including his Olympic silver medal, remain untouched.

(With inputs from agencies.)