Björn Leukemans still retains a chance of escaping a doping suspension. The Flemish Community disciplinary council announced that it has extended the date of the final ruling on his case because the arguments presented by the defence require further investigations, according to Belgian news site HLN.be.
The Disciplinary Commission initially dismissed Leukemans' challenge and in January handed down a two-year suspension. Leukemans did not agree with the verdict, opting to appeal. The council has requested more information on the medical condition of Leukemans at the time of his positive control and why Prasteron was prescribed.
Leukemans and Vewmeire will be questioned, behind closed doors, on April 8. Witnesses will also be called on the same day.