After the ban, Indian London dreams virtually over

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It was one of the worst moments in the history of Indian athletics when the country’s top six women athletes, including Asian Games double gold medalist, Ashwini Akkunji, tested positive for the banned substance — steroid methanedienone — in May-June this year. It was no surprise that


when the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) disciplinary committee handed the six — Mandeep Kaur, Sini Jose, Tiana Mary Thomas, Jauna Murmu, Priyanka Panwar and Ashwini — a one-year ban, all of them decided to give the hearing a miss. Long jumper Harikrishna Muralidharan received a two-year ban for testing positive for a banned steroid.


Little hope
The athletes were guilty of doping violations under clause 2.1 of the anti-doping rule. The players were represented by a lawyer, who felt the verdict was a little harsh on the players.

Though the ban is less than the two years recommended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for steroid offence, the athletes’ chances of qualifying for the London Olympics in July appear bleak as most of the players' ban will be lifted around May-June, just a month ahead of the 2012 Games.

However, it can get worse if the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) or WADA appeal against the ban within 14 days of the hearing. Due to Christmas holidays, the IAAF office is closed till the first week of January. Even if they get to compete in the qualifiers, the players have missed out on training in the last few months.

Missing training
In the last six months, Ashwini, the 400m hurdles Asian Games gold medallist, spent more time collecting evidence to clear her name than practicing. She tested positive in June and was provisionally suspended on July 4.

Similar is the case with the other dope offenders —Mandeep, Sini, Juana, Priyanka and Tiana. Mandeep and Juana were tested in the last week of May.

Even coaches believe the girls have lost time. “It will be difficult to make up for lost ground,” said a quarter-miler coach. For Ashwini — who won gold in Asian Games (56.15s) — training is restricted to basic fitness. B qualification mark for Olympics is 56.65s. “There are no speed drills nor have I started on tough gym workouts,” she said of her daily routine, which also includes two hours in office.

Mandeep, a key member of the 4x400m relay squad, too isn't in top shape. “The incident kept us away from the national camp,” she told HT from Patiala.

After the ban, London dreams virtually over - Hindustan Times

 

[T90TankGuy]

really sad when sports persons use this to enhance their performance . they let them selfs and their country down.

 

[naumananjum]

this is so sad that now every second person try to deceive .. every one is in search of short cuts
this is just one picture of that , this bad thing is unfortunately every where

---------- Post added at 11:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:22 PM ----------

this is so sad that now every second person try to deceive .. every one is in search of short cuts
this is just one picture of that , this bad thing is unfortunately every where

 

[Big Boss]

Another fake and twisted thread title, violation of forum rules

Thread starter have put up the word "Indian" to show as India's London dreams are over but as per the original title it was the dreams of that 4 persons which is over.

Where are mods??? Why they allow violations of rules to some pakistani/chinese???

 

[Sugarcane]

Another fake and twisted thread title, violation of forum rules

Thread starter have put up the word "Indian" to show as India's London dreams are over but as per the original title it was the dreams of that 4 persons which is over.

Where are mods??? Why they allow violations of rules to some pakistani/chinese???

I think those persons are Indians

 

[jayron]

really sad when sports persons use this to enhance their performance . they let them selfs and their country down.

Most of the blame goes to the trainers. A lot of these athletes are from rural areas and have little knowledge about steroids. The foreign coaches who want to get ahead in their career do it at the cost of these athletes.

 

[fd24]

Another fake and twisted thread title, violation of forum rules

Thread starter have put up the word "Indian" to show as India's London dreams are over but as per the original title it was the dreams of that 4 persons which is over.

Where are mods??? Why they allow violations of rules to some pakistani/chinese???

I think its clearly wrong to generalize about a whole nation - do me a favor BB - Let the mods do the job and dont you try policing our forum - either post something on topic or report the thread that distresses you.

 

[naumananjum]

Another fake and twisted thread title, violation of forum rules

Thread starter have put up the word "Indian" to show as India's London dreams are over but as per the original title it was the dreams of that 4 persons which is over.

Where are mods??? Why they allow violations of rules to some pakistani/chinese???

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only one hour has passed after this thread is being created
you should have waited for few more hours to see mods response
this is so unethical to decide too early and post a comment with such a harsh comment

 

[Jango]

What does a steroid actually do.

Not in biological terms, but tell in physical terms please.

Lets suppose, if a person runs at 8 m/s, then after steroids would he run at 8.5 m/s?

 

[foxbat]

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only one hour has passed after this thread is being created
you should have waited for few more hours to see mods response
this is so unethical to decide too early and post a comment with such a harsh comment

I think some new Indian members(old ones are used to it) get upset when they see that such transgressions are not punished most of the times if the offender is a Pakistani.. Discount that to the tenure of the objecting member on the forum..

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

What does a steroid actually do.

Not in biological terms, but tell in physical terms please.

Lets suppose, if a person runs at 8 m/s, then after steroids would he run at 8.5 m/s?

No its actually enhance your performance/stamina....increase in muscle power and strength..bodybuilders, weightlifters also use it

 

[joekrish]

Indian dreams are not over a few people like this don't make the whole of India.

 

[Avatar]

If our humble Govt invests something in the genuine training and encouragement of athletes, perhaps the benefits of winning more medals will outweigh the cost. Until then, the doping shall continue.

There are bodybuilders who have got knowledge but they still do steroids, because they dont hope to make it beyond national level. Many of them struggle just to afford the food & steroids. Sadly they do not realize how harmful uncontrolled use of steroids can be, and often waste their lives over a few medals.

 

[tamygu]

whats the big deal about it????Everybody cheats in india from politician ti govt ministers to police,to army to teachers to student tto whole indian public cheats one or the other.only thing is jo pakada jaye woh chor.coz cheating and chori is in indian blood.

 

[Pakistanisage]

I think a Nation of 1.2 Billion can come up with more athletes besides those four.