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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India's doping challenge casts shadow over sporting ambitions

Shortly before the Commonwealth Games got underway in Glasgow, Indian sport was jolted by yet another doping scandal.

Four weightlifters — N Ajith (71kg), Sairaj Pardeshi (88kg), Harcharan Singh (110kg) and Vanshita Verma (77kg) — tested positive for banned substances during the qualification period, ruling them out of the Games. The repercussions went beyond individual suspensions. Multiple anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) cost India a weightlifting quota under Commonwealth Games regulations, leaving Dilbagh Singh out of the squad despite qualifying on merit.

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