Sumit Malik, the suspended Indian wrestler, mentioned on Tuesday that he didn’t understand how the banned stimulant obtained into his physique, however admitted that he was given painkillers through the latest Olympic qualifiers and earlier than taking the mat, he admitted to the world physique. was knowledgeable about this.
The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist was handed a provisional suspension by United World Wrestling (UWW) after a specified banned substance – 5-methylhexane-2amine (1,4 dimethylpentylamine) – was present in a pattern.
Malik secured the 125kg class quota for the Tokyo Olympics through the Olympic qualifiers held in Sofia, Bulgaria final month, however was suspended for failing his dope check throughout the identical match.
“I used to be having extreme knee ache and I took the ache relievers Mobizox and Voveran. I had knowledgeable the UWW officers about it. I’ve taken the identical painkillers earlier than, I do not understand how I examined constructive,” Malik instructed PTI.
“UWW folks have additionally instructed me that the substance content material is lower than one p.c. It is barely 0.5 per cent. They have instructed me that in 3-4 days I’ll get a transparent image.”
While Malik mentioned he had taken solely these two painkillers, Uditi Gupta, senior resident physician of AIIMS, mentioned that none of them contained any stimulant.
“Neither Mobizox nor Voveran include any stimulants. It could also be in another protein complement that he’s taking.
“Voveran is a single drug that contains only diclofenac, which is a pain reliever, whereas Mobizox is a combination drug that is a pain reliever and a muscle relaxant, but does not contain any stimulants,” Gupta mentioned. .
“Methylhexanamine (found in Malik’s sample) is a stimulant. It is sometimes used to reduce nasal congestion, but never to relieve pain.”
Asked whether or not he consulted a physician earlier than taking the drugs, Malik admitted that he didn’t.
“No, I did not ask anybody. I took it by myself. I’ve taken these painkillers earlier than however by no means examined constructive.
Malik, who had consented to have his B pattern examined on June 9, mentioned, “Now they tell me they found something in my pre-workout sample as well, but don’t tell me what it is.”
Malik, who has to pay Rs 1.5 lakh for testing the B pattern, is anticipated to return clear.
“The people who are handling it tell me that this is not a medicine, it is not a heavy thing. I am hopeful that I will be cleared and I will be able to participate in the Olympics,” mentioned 28 from Rohtak. The yr previous mentioned.
Sports lawyer Partha Goswami mentioned that if Malik needs any aid within the matter, then he ought to discover out the supply of the substance present in his physique.
“An athlete can benefit from a waiver, reprimand or reduced sanction only if he can establish the source of the substance found in his sample and further establish that such consumption was not intentional,” he defined.
“The athlete should show that there was no fault or negligence on his half whereas consuming such prohibited substance.
“To participate in Tokyo, Sumit will have to move fast and try to expedite the hearing process,” he mentioned.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
