Which Indian javelin thrower has been suspended in 2022 (till 2025) for doping?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Shivpal Singh.
Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh was suspended for four years in 2022 after testing positive for methandienone, a performance-enhancing steroid. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) imposed the ban starting from October 21, 2021, rendering him ineligible to compete until October 2025 . Singh, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, had previously represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and secured a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Championships with a personal best of 86.23 meters. His suspension adds to a series of doping violations involving Indian athletes in recent years .