Sumit Malik.

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Wrestler Sumit Malik Fined For Failing Dope Test, Loses Olympics Berth

Indian freestyle wrestler Sumit Malik (125kg category) is likely to be fined Rs 16 lakh for a failed dope test taken during the Olympic qualifiers held in Bulgaria in May. With methylhexanamine found in his urine sample, Malik has already lost his place in the Tokyo Olympics. He has been suspended provisionally for six months, and faces the threat of a lifetime ban in case of being proven guilty.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 - 04:22 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Wrestling, Tokyo Olympics, Sumit Malik, Dope Test

Courtesy: The Times of India