24 Apr 2010

China promises punishment for Li's failed dope test

6:46 am on 24 April 2010

Chinese officials say they've yet to be informed of Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team-mate Li Fuyu failing a dope test but have promised he will be punished according to the regulations if it is confirmed.

The 31-year-old rider was provisionally suspended by the International Cycling Union after Clenbuterol was found in his sample after an in-competition test in March.

Li, who still has the right to request the testing of his 'B' sample, faces a two-year ban from the Chinese Cycling Association if he is found guilty of using the banned substance.

China's first professional cyclist joined RadioShack in the close season. He also rode for Johan Bruyneel, the American team's manager, while with Discovery Channel in 2007.

Clenbuterol is often used to treat breathing disorders, rising blood pressure and for oxygen transportation.