NADA suspends three weightlifters at SAI, Lucknow

All three—including a female athlete—and their involvement in crime came to light when National Anti-Doping Agency found those drugs in their blood following a test conducted last month

NADA suspends three weightlifters at SAI, Lucknow

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In a first-of-its-kind incident in Lucknow’s Sports Authority of India (SAI), three weightlifters, including a national-level medallist, have been found guilty of using banned substances and have been suspended and debarred.

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All three—including a female athlete—and their involvement in crime came to light when National Anti-Doping Agency found those drugs in their blood following a test conducted last month.

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