The Kosovan gold medallist judoka, Majlinda Kelmendi, could face a ban on competition in France after refusing an unscheduled drugs test, the International Judo Federation (IJF) confirmed.<br />Kelmendi became the first Kosovan to win Olympic gold on Sunday.<br />But, her victory could be tarnished amid claims that she committed an anti-doping violation in France in June during her preparations for Rio.<br />Allegedly, Kelmendi refused to take part in an unscheduled, out-of-competition urine test conducted by the French anti doping agency (AFLD).<br />Asked if Kelmendi was facing a potential ban in France, Judo team leader Agron Kuka said: “The French, they can do whatever they want in France.<br />But that’s not correct, it’s not fair.”<br />The IJF told Reuters Kelmendi had taken several drug tests this year, including in Rio on Sunday.
