India’s dope shame in the run-up to the Rio Olympics continued, with indications that 200m runner Dharambir Singh has tested positive for a banned substance in an in-competition test conducted last month. NADA has asked Dharambir if he wanted to get his ‘B’ sample tested. The 27-year-old from Haryana was to leave for Rio on Tuesday but was told to stay back, say sources. The 27-year-old from Haryana was to leave for Rio on Tuesday but was told to stay back, according to sources. However, there has been no confirmation from the NADA and the Athletics Federation of India.

Source: The Hindu August 03, 2016 08:03 UTC