6Photo© hindustantimes.comIndia Sprint Queen Dutee Chand Gets Four-year Ban for Failing Dope Test
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The 27-year-old 100m national record holder was on Thursday served the ban after two samples taken in December last year were found to contain "other anabolic agents/SARMS", which is listed under "WADA's 2023 prohibited list of non-specified substances".
The samples were taken on December 5 and 26 respectively and both returned positive for almost identical substances.
SARMS, or selective androgen receptor modulators, are non-steroidal substances commonly used to treat osteoporosis, anaemia and wound healing in patients.
“ I received the news yesterday morning that I lost the case that I had challenged and received a four-year ban. I was very sad and shocked after the decision...I have given several doping tests earlier…
Dutee Chand,
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