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CWG Champion Sanjita Chanu Handed 4-Year Ban By NADA For Failing Dope Test

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test last year. Sanjita had tested positive for an anabolic steroid -- Drostanolone Metabolite -- that features in the World Anti-doping Agency's (WADA) prohibited list, during the in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year. Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Sahdev Yadav confirmed the development.

Far from resolved: Debate rages following World Athletics' ban on trans athletes in elite female sport

World Athletics says its decision this week to ban transgender women from competing in elite female sport is based on the "overarching need to protect the female category."

Jon Jones fires warning to Stipe Miocic: 'My whole world is going to be focused on him'

Jon Jones has warned Stipe Miocic to be more prepared than he has ever been when they clash inside the octagon, with the new UFC heavyweight champion expecting to be even more dangerous than he was in his staggering victory against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.

'Capable of so much more': People with disabilities taking up and redefining CrossFit

SINGAPORE: Janessa Yu was working up a sweat at the gym as usual, this time powering the assault bike with her arms. For the 24-year-old, this was not just a workout, but a path to empowerment and self-discovery. Yu has a neurological condition that impacts her balance and muscle tissues. But at this CrossFit class specially designed for people with disabilities, Janessa has learnt she could push her body to do things that she didn’t think were possible.

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CWG Champion Sanjita Chanu Handed 4-Year Ban By NADA For Failing Dope Test

Far from resolved: Debate rages following World Athletics' ban on trans athletes in elite female sport

Jon Jones fires warning to Stipe Miocic: 'My whole world is going to be focused on him'

'Capable of so much more': People with disabilities taking up and redefining CrossFit

Yankees' Wandy Peralta takes advantage of MLB pitch clock, strikes out batter in 20 seconds

Padres All-Star pitcher sidelined with broken toe after weightlifting accident

Mum, 32, dies after she drove home from night out 'significantly' drunk

Doping-Tokyo bronze medallist weightlifter Son handed eight-year ban for doping