Asked if Narsingh will miss the Rio Olympics, Agarwal said, “It is too early to comment in that regard. Government does not interfere in the day-to-day functioning of NADA and is committed to total transparency and objectivity in matters relating to doping,” it added. Its first hearing was held yesterday in which the wrestler was given an opportunity to defend himself,” the Ministry said. The panel sought for more reports regarding the matter.
The Sports Ministry also confirmed that a wrestler has failed a dope test even though it desisted from giving out Yadav’s name.National Anti Doping Agency confirmed that wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s ‘B’ sample also tested positive for a banned steroid-PTI Narsingh was selected for the Rio Olympics in controversial circumstances ahead of double Olympic medallist Sushil Singh. ADDP is headed by a legal expert and includes doctors and sportspersons.But Narsingh was favoured as he had earned the Olympic quota in the World Championships last year.Wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test, Rio participation doubtful led panel light factory manufactures Narsingh was selected for the Rio Olympics in controversial circumstances ahead of double Olympic medallist Sushil Singh.”One wrestler has been detected by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as dope positive.
I cannot speculate on that. After these reports are received, the panel would hold further hearing in the matter. An Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has been constituted by NADA under its rules for hearing the case. His B sample was also found to be positive.NADA Director General Navin Agarwal confirmed that Narsingh’s ‘B’ sample also tested positive for a banned steroid and he appeared before a NADA disciplinary panel on Saturday.NADA is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to check doping in sports.”Interestingly, Narsingh was selected for the Rio Olympics in controversial circumstances as double Olympic medallist Sushil Singh had also staked his claim to represent the country in 74kg freestyle.
Narsingh had to fight a lengthy legal battle with two-time Olympics medallist Sushil, also in the same category, to get the chance to compete for India at the Olympics.Barely 10 days before the start of the Olympics, India suffered a huge embarrassment as 74kg freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav failed a dope test conducted by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), a development which has cast doubt on his participation in Rio Games.”He appeared before a disciplinary panel yesterday.”After the hearing, the panel has asked NADA for some further reports. Narsingh was personally present when his B sample was opened,” NADA DG told PTI on Sunday. We will try to complete the whole thing quickly. We will proceed further and I am hoping that the panel will proceed quickly.”India is committed to the World Anti-Doping code and follows prescribed procedures.”Yes, he (Narsingh) tested positive for a banned steroid.
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