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Nothing sinister in Monika dope case

By thedarknight ⋅ September 13, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The one-man inquiry committee to probe the Monika Devi controversy ruled out any malafide intentions by the authorities to bar the Manipuri lifter from Beijing Olympics on dope charges but came down heavily on the officials for the delay in communicating the test results to her. Former Chief Election Commissioner TS Krishnamurthy, who submitted the [...]

IWF rejects Monika’s appeal

By thedarknight ⋅ August 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Weightlifter Monika Devi’s chances of taking part in Beijing Olympics were dashed on Sunday with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) rejecting her entry in the competition, inspite of being absolved off the charges of doping. Indian Olympic Association’s request to allow Monika to participate was turned down by the IWF, IOA President Suresh Kalmadi on [...]

If I fail, shoot me in public

By nj ⋅ August 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

With firm backing from the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF), weightlifter Monika Devi of Manipur claimed innocence and alleged that she is being victimised by some members of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) after she was accused of dope charges. Monika was the only weightlifter chosen to represent India in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, [...]

Dope test on Monika is illegal

By thedarknight ⋅ August 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Monika Devi fails dope test, out of Olympics

By nj ⋅ August 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Weightlifter Laishram Monika Devi failed a dope test and pulled out of the Indian contingent for the Beijing Olympics. A silver medal winner in the 69kg category at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Monika Devi had been unanimously selected by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) ahead of Shailaja Pujari for Beijing. Monika had also [...]

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