POC investigates Brownlee's doping test

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino is investigating whether Justin Brownlee's failed doping test during the Asian Games was due to prescription medication for an injury.

Brownlee tested positive for carboxy-THC, a banned substance linked to cannabis use, after Gilas Pilipinas won gold over Jordan on October 6.

Tolentino stated that the prescribed medication in the US is legal and could be used as medical treatment, similar to regulations in Europe.

Brownlee may face a two-year suspension if his B sample also tests positive but plans to appeal the case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) explained that Brownlee was prescribed medicine containing cannabis during recovery from surgery, which is legal in some US states.

International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed that only Brownlee and Jordan's Sami Bzai tested positive, ensuring the Philippines' gold medal remains intact.