ATHLETICS | Middle distance runner Deeksha tests positive
Indian middle-distance runner K.M. Deeksha has tested positive for a banned substance, likely disqualifying her from the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The athlete, who holds the national record for the 1500m, has been embroiled in a dispute regarding her state representation.
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Doping scandals in national athletics impact team selection and the integrity of international sporting representation.
The National record holder in women’s 1500m, K.M. Deeksha, has tested positive for a banned substance and is likely to miss the Commonwealth Games, according to sources.
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