Which Indian athlete faced suspension in 2021 for testing positive for banned substances despite securing Olympic qualification?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Kamalpreet Kaur.
Explanation:
☛ Indian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur achieved direct qualification for the Tokyo Olympics after setting a national record throw.
☛ She finished in sixth place in the women's discus throw final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
☛ Subsequently, she faced suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid Stanozolol.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kamalpreet Kaur: She became the first Indian woman to cross the 65-metre barrier in the discus throw event.
☛ Dutee Chand: A prominent Indian sprinter who won silver medals in the 100m and 200m events at the 2018 Asian Games.
☛ Nirmala Sheoran: An Indian 400m runner who was banned for four years by the AIU in 2019 due to doping violations.
☛ National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA): Established under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2005 to oversee anti-doping rules in India.
☛ World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): Formed in 1999, it is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located? → Montreal, Canada
☛ Which Indian female discus thrower won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games? → Krishna Poonia
☛ In which year was the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) established in India? → 2005
☛ Who became the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal? → Neeraj Chopra
☛ Which independent organisation manages anti-doping and integrity programs for World Athletics? → Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)