Doping Scandal: Indian Athletes Nain and Negi Suspended

Indian athletes Akshay Nain and Aditya Negi face four-year suspensions following positive doping tests. Nain's tests revealed Drostanolone metabolites, while Negi tested positive for 19-Norandrosterone. Wrestler Pawan Kumar received a two-year ban, and boxer Pravesh Kumar a three-year suspension, as per NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.

Sprinter Akshay Nain and race walker Aditya Negi have received four-year suspensions after testing positive for banned substances, according to the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The panel's decision highlights the ongoing issue of doping in Indian sports.

Nain, a promising athlete with a silver and bronze at the 2023 National Open, tested positive for Drostanolone metabolite, resulting in a four-year ban starting October 23, 2023. In contrast, Negi has been under provisional suspension since testing positive for 19-Norandrosterone, with his ban commencing on February 22, 2024.

The disciplinary panel also imposed a two-year ban on wrestler Pawan Kumar and a three-year suspension on boxer Pravesh Kumar, further underscoring the rigorous stance against doping violations in national sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)