Beijing Olympics 2008

Dope test on Monika is illegal

There is some good news for dope-tainted weightlifter Monika Devi. She has been backed by the Indian Weightlifting Federation, which claims that the dope tests conducted on her by the Sports Authority of India were not according to WADA’s guidelines, and are therefore illegal.

“The procedure that has been followed has been so shoddy. First of all, we don’t know the kit they used. Everything is open to sabotage. We have cautioned, requested and warned the SAI with a copy to the government, a copy to the IOA, that please do something, remove those coaches, who can create mischief,” said B R Gulati, secretary, Indian Weightlifting Federation.

The Indian Olympic Association though is clearly not willing to take any chances and this is blaming saga is set to run for long.

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