New Delhi: Barely 10 days before the start of the Olympics, India suffered a huge setback as 74kg freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav failed a surprise dope test conducted by NADA on 5 July, a development which has cast doubt on his participation in Rio Games.
National Anti-Doping Director General Navin Agarwal confirmed that Narsingh's 'B' sample also tested positive for a banned steroid and he appeared before a NADA disciplinary panel on Saturday.
Nada confirmed Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test, casting doubts over his Olympic participation. AFP
Nada confirmed Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test, casting doubts over his Olympic participation. AFP
"Yes, he (Narsingh) tested positive for a banned steroid. His B sample was also found to be positive. Narsingh was personally present when his B sample was opened," NADA DG told PTI on Sunday.
"He appeared before a disciplinary panel on Saturday. The panel sought for more reports regarding the matter. We will proceed further and I am hoping that the panel will proceed quickly. Till then we will have to wait," he added.
A statement from the ministry confirmed that a wrestler had failed a dope test conducted by NADA.
“One wrestler has been detected by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as dope positive. An Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has been constituted by NADA under its rules for hearing the case. Its first hearing was held yesterday in which the wrestler was given an opportunity to defend himself. After the hearing, the panel has asked NADA for some further reports. After these reports are received, the panel would hold further hearing in the matter,” the statement released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said.
Asked if Narsingh will miss the Rio Olympics, Agarwal said, "It is too early to comment in that regard. We will try to complete the whole thing quickly. I cannot speculate on that."
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