Top Indian goalkeeper Subrata Paul has decided to skip a confirmatory 'B' sample test after he returned positive for a banned substance and instead requested the NADA to arrange for early hearing of his case in view of national team's matches next month. Paul's 'A' sample taken out-of-competition on March 18 tested positive for banned substance terbutaline. He was informed of it by the National Anti-Doping Agency on April 24 and given seven days time to make a request for 'B' sample test and that deadline ended yesterday. "Yes, the footballer has not opted for 'B' sample analysis," NADA Director General Navin Agarwal said. According to All India Football Federation sources, instead of going for 'B' sample test, Paul has asked for an early hearing before the NADA Anti-Disciplinary Panel.

Source: dna May 02, 2017 14:26 UTC