Dope-tainted shot-putter is withdrawn

Pune, 3 July: An embarrassed Athletics Federation of India  today pulled out dope-flunked shot putter P Udaya Laxmi from the ongoing Asian Championships here after she tested positive for a banned substance. 
Laxmi returned positive for stimulant methylhexaneamine in a test conducted by NADA  on her ‘A’ sample taken during early last month’s National Inter-State Championships in Chennai.
Meanwhile, shot putter Om Prakash Karhana and long jumper Mayookha Johnny won a bronze each as India began their campaign at the 20th Asian Athletics Championships on a mixed note on a rain-marred opening day here today.
Star discus thrower Krishna Poonia finished a disappointing fourth, while another medal prospect and reigning Asian Games gold medallist Preeja Shreedharan also finished fourth in women’s 10,000m on a rain affected day. agencies

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