He insisted on a DNA analysis to confirm if the urine sample in which a banned anabolic steroid was detected was actually his. The process was straightforward: extract DNA from the original sample and compare it with the newer blood and urine samples to check for a match. I had requested the NADA (disciplinary) panel to look at CCTV footage, to question the dope control officer, but they refused. I was ready to pay for the DNA analysis. “My race finished at 9.30 am but they took my urine sample at around 3.30 pm.

Source: Indian Express June 04, 2021 18:00 UTC