MP News: In a major setback for Madhya Pradesh’s sporting community, three prominent athletes have been handed temporary bans following positive doping tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
Athletes and Offenses
- Rajni Jha, who qualified for the Paris Paralympics, tested positive for Methyl Testosterone metabolites.
- Shalini Chaudhary, a gold medalist in discus throw at the Ranchi National Games, tested positive for Metandienone metabolites.
- Gajendra Singh, an Asian bronze medalist in para canoeing, tested positive for 19-Norandrosterone metabolites.
Impact and Qualification
Rajni Jha recently secured qualification for the KL2 women’s 200m sprint event at the Paris Olympics after a strong performance in the Para Canoe World Championships semifinals in Hungary.
Academy Affiliation and Bans
Both Shalini Chaudhary and Gajendra Singh are associated with the Madhya Pradesh Sports Academy, overseen by the state’s Sports Department. The bans, effective from July 1, 2024, have temporarily sidelined their athletic careers.
Appeal Process Ahead
Sources close to the athletes indicate that they plan to appeal the bans. The appeal process is expected to unfold over the coming months and involves multiple stages and hearings.
Official Statements
Officials from the Madhya Pradesh Sports Department have refrained from commenting on the ongoing situation, citing the sensitivity of the matter.
The doping scandal has raised concerns within the sports fraternity in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the challenges athletes face in maintaining integrity and fair play in competitive sports.
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