13 October,2010 11:03 AM IST | | Agencies
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell today said that one Indian athlete has flunked dope test during the ongoing mega-event but declined to reveal the name.
"We have received another positive result. The notice has been issued to the athlete and also the chef de mission," Fennell told the customary morning press conference here.
However, Fennell said according to the rule he could not reveal the name of the athlete before the player receives the official notification.
"We are not declaring the name now. As per the anti-doping practice, we can only publicise the name after the athlete receives the notification. We have no confirmation that the athlete has received the notice. "I am not able to give you the name now, but can only tell that it is in athletics and the country is India," Fennell said.
Doping scandal in the Delhi Games thus continues to grow in proportion. Nigerian 110m hurdler Samuel Okon and compatriot women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola have been tested positive so far.
