Long-Distance Runner Varsha Tekam Banned For 3 Years For Evading Dope Test

Long-Distance Runner Varsha Tekam Banned For 3 Years For Evading Dope Test

Indian long-distance runner Varsha Tekam was on Thursday handed a three-year suspension for evading a dope test by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

Varsha Tekam banned for 3 years for evading dope test

New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Indian long-distance runner Varsha Tekam was on Thursday handed a three-year suspension for evading a dope test by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Varsha, who had finished second in the Pune Half Marathon last year with a time of 1:26.22, was provisionally suspended on May 26. According to the AIU, Varsha was suspended for "evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection by an athlete" under Article 2.3. "T…

3-year ban for Indian athlete Varsha Tekam

Inspiring the culture of the sport of athletics with well prepared and thought-provoking content, that is written, podcast, video and images. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), an independent agency started by World Athletics and granted full authority to oversee issues related to do with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, has focused on Category-A countries like Kenya. Kenya has been in the spotlight due to excessive doping by its athletes. Mo…

It's Not Just Humans That Dope, Iditarod Sled Dogs Test Positive For Illegal Substances

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