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NADA serves doping notice to Asian Games runner Abhishek Pal
Asian Games-bound long distance runner Abhishek Pal has been served a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for an apparent doping violation, according to a source. The banned substance, reportedly a…
Asian Games-bound long distance runner Abhishek Pal has been served a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for an apparent doping violation, according to a source. The banned substance, reportedly a female fertility drug, was found in a very small amount in his sample. Pal has not been handed a provisional suspension yet.
Pal, who won gold in 10,000m and silver in 5000m at the National Inter-State Championships in June, was named in the 72-member Indian athletics team for the Asian Games in Japan. He also won a 10,000m bronze at the 2023 Asian Championships. The athlete is expected to request a quick resolution from NADA to compete.
Indian Opinion Analysis
NADA's notice does not automatically bar Pal from competition, a provisional suspension is a separate step. The substance in question, a female fertility drug, is not a typical performance-enhancer and may trigger a lengthy investigation into whether it was consumed inadvertently. The Asian Games athletics schedule begins in September, giving Pal and his legal team roughly six weeks to seek a fast-track hearing or a reduced sanction. If NADA accepts a contamination defence, the outcome could set a precedent for similar borderline cases under the World Anti-Doping Code.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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