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Categories: SPORTS

Mudryk cleared, joins Chelsea Hong Kong tour

Entities: Chelsea Football Club · Mykhailo Mudryk · Football Association (FA) · World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA) · Chelsea FC

Overview

On 31 July 2026 the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld Mykhailo Mudryk’s appeal, equating the remainder of his four‑year anti‑doping ban – imposed after a low‑level meldonium finding in an October 2024 out‑of‑competition test – to time already served. The panel noted that the concentration now falls below the current WADA reporting threshold, meaning the sample would not be classified as a violation under today’s rules. The English FA and WADA confirmed the resolution, and Mudryk accepted the violation, describing the ban as the “most difficult period” of his career.

Chelsea confirmed on 2 August 2026 that Mudryk is cleared to rejoin the squad and will travel with the team on its pre‑season tour of Hong Kong. Manager Xabi Alonso said Mudryk will be available for the friendly against Juventus but will not be rushed into competitive action, and the club will support his fitness recovery. Mudryk, who has not featured in a competitive match since November 2024 and trained privately during his suspension, can now take part in the tour and resume training with his teammates.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 22 SOURCES] CAS partially upheld Mudryk’s appeal, noting that under updated WADA thresholds his sample would not be a positive result. (CAS partial uphold, updated WADA thresholds)
[● 21 SOURCES] Mudryk appealed the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). (existing)
[● 20 SOURCES] The FA imposed the four‑year ban on Mudryk. (existing)
[● 20 SOURCES] The FA and WADA confirmed Mudryk is now eligible to play. (existing)
[● 20 SOURCES] Mudryk publicly expressed gratitude and said he is free to resume his career with immediate effect. (existing)
[● 20 SOURCES] Chelsea announced Mudryk can return to the squad and will join the pre‑season tour. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Mudryk tested positive for meldonium in an out‑of‑competition test in October 2024. (Mykhailo Mudryk tested positive for meldonium in an out‑of‑competition test in October 2024.)

Timeline

about 7 hours ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to rejoin squad for Hong Kong tour
Chelsea confirms Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk cleared by FA/WADA to rejoin squad for Hong Kong pre‑season tour, with a gradual return after a meldonium suspension.
2 days ago

[SPORTS] 107 sources
Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to resume playing for Chelsea after doping ban lifted
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk’s four‑year doping ban was lifted after a CAS ruling; he is free to play immediately and will join the club’s pre‑season tour.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
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