[Source: Reuters]

A Brazilian volleyball player has been suspended for a positive drug test while competing in the Tokyo Olympics.

The athlete claims the banned substance found in a July test was introduced accidentally into her system.

The Brazilian Olympic Committee revealed of her positive test shortly before Brazil’s semi-final against South Korea.

The positive test was taken out of competition at the Brazilian volleyball training centre on July 7, the committee said.

Brazil won 3-0 to qualify for Sunday’s gold medal game against the United States.

[Source: Reuters]