On his hopes of taking part within the Olympics, Indian wrestler Sumit Malik was on Friday banned for 2 years by the game’s world governing physique UWW after his B pattern additionally got here again constructive for the banned stimulant.
The 28-year-old has every week to resolve whether or not he’ll settle for the sanction or problem it.
Malik was given a brief suspension final month for failing a dope check in the course of the World Olympic Qualifier occasion in Sofia, the place he certified for the Tokyo Games within the 125kg class.
His ‘B’ pattern was opened on June 30 and is predicted to supply the identical outcome.
A particular substance was present in Malik’s pattern, nonetheless, the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist had instructed PTI that he took solely painkillers for swallowing of his proper knee.
“Sumit Malik’s B sample has given the same result and UWW has banned him for two years from June 3. They have a week to respond. He can call for a hearing or accept the sanction,” a supply within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) instructed PTI.
Sources near Malik based mostly in Rohtak stated that they may take a choice quickly.
The individual speaking to Malik on this matter stated, ‘We are discussing this matter with our lawyer.
The common opinion within the WFI is that Malik ought to problem the ban because it was not a steroid however a stimulant which was inadvertently taken.
Malik has been battling a knee damage he sustained in the course of the nationwide camp forward of the beginning of the Olympic qualifiers at numerous venues.
He participated within the Asian Qualifiers in Almaty in April, however didn’t safe the quota.
He then participated within the Asian Championship on the identical venue and made a medalless comeback.
However, on the World Olympic Qualifiers in Sofia held in May, Malik reached the ultimate and earned a quota, which he forfeited because of the identical damage.
By the time the listening to is held and the decision comes, he’ll miss competing within the Olympics.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
