Subrata Paul’s sample for testing was collected during an out of competition test in Mumbai in March. Subrata Paul’s sample for testing was collected during an out of competition test in Mumbai in March. Senior India goalkeeper Subrata Paul, who has failed a dope test, had declared on March 18, that he was taking cough syrup. Paul is staring at a career-threatening four-year ban for failing a dope test but has vowed to prove himself innocent by going for the confirmatory ‘B’ sample test. Under WADA rules, Paul has the right to request for a confirmatory ‘B’ sample test.

Source: Indian Express April 26, 2017 20:03 UTC