Indian shot putter Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test, according to the latest list of athletes placed under provisional suspension.
According to PTI, the 22-year-old, who won gold at the National Games in Dehradun earlier this year with a personal best throw of 15.97 metres, tested positive for Terbutaline — a stimulant commonly found in cough syrups.
The Punjab athlete had also secured second place at the Inter-University Games last year with a best effort of 14.75m.
Meanwhile, wrestler Nitika, a silver medallist in the Under-20 World Championship, has been handed a four-year ban, with her period of ineligibility effective from May 28 last year. Kaur and Nitika’s suspension follows the high-profile ban of Paris Olympian, Asian Championship silver medallist, and junior world champion wrestler Reetika Hooda a couple of days ago.
It is also learnt that the federation officials summoned the other wrestlers at the national training camp and cautioned them about indulging in career-threatening activities. “We have reminded them to stick to the supplements that are officially procured and are properly tested. We have also alerted them that there is zero tolerance for doping, and it could very well end their careers,” A federation official revealed on condition of anonymity while speaking to the Indian Express.
