Austrian National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) said on Tuesday that Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl who had been banned for doping admitted that he obtained doping from a doctor.

However, Kohl refused to reveal the doctor's name, gender, working place and other information when receiving NADA investigation on Monday.

The Law Commission of NADA said that as the party concerned didn't or refused to provide further information about that doctor, the "generous term" is not applicable.

Austrian media also reported that Kohl is not able to carry on the signed contract with the club due to failing doping tests. In addition, as he is suspected of deceiving due to taking prohibited drugs, he may face fines and even accusation besides banning.

The French Anti-Doping Agency will also take legal steps against him, because doping violates French laws. Therefore, Kohl may receive summons from French court next January or February.

Austrian media said that this doping incident may "terminate" the 26-year-old cyclist Kohl's sporting career.

Kohl was found doping in this year's Tour de France and was banned for two years by NADA on Monday, but he has the right to appeal within four weeks after receiving official notification.

(Xinhua News Agency November 26, 2008)