Weightlifting body looks for loan to pay doping fine

Miffed at the indifference of the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) said it is being forced to look for financial assistance from other sources to pay off the hefty fine the international federation has imposed for doping sanctions.

The IWLF has paid $125,000 and if the remaining amount of $375,000 is not paid by Aug 31, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) will ban India from competing in international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.

The IWF fined IWLF $500,000 after six Indian weightlifters tested positive in dope tests last year.

IWLF secretary general Sahdev Yadav said that the federation is forced to look for outside help.