Six Georgian rugby players suspended for anti-doping violations

Six Georgian rugby players, including former national team captain Merab Sharikadze, and a team doctor have been suspended for anti-doping violations, with bans ranging from months to multiple years.

The sanctions follow investigation into doping rule breaches involving the players and medical staff. The suspensions affect both individual athletes and the team's medical support structure. Georgia's rugby federation has not announced whether additional investigations into the scope of the violations are ongoing.