I have been framed, will appeal - says dope-tainted runner Jithin Paul
Quartermiler Jithin Paul, who has been handed a four-year suspension for possessing banned drug Meldonium, on Friday said he will appeal against the sanction as he has been "framed".
Feb 23, 2018, 20:24 PM ISTIndian athlete caught with Maria Sharapova drug; embarrassed AFI to seek details from coaches
The yet-to-be-named athlete was suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after being caught with meldonium at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.
May 24, 2017, 19:06 PM ISTMaria Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban
Sharapova`s ban will end two days after the Stuttgart grand prix starts on April 24.
Mar 29, 2017, 11:32 AM ISTMaria Sharapova deserves a second chance after paying her dues: Boris Becker
Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, said it was right that Sharapova was allowed to return to the sport and hopes her comeback will not cause problems in the locker room.
Feb 15, 2017, 09:51 AM ISTMaria Sharapova to play exhibition event in Las Vegas
Maria Sharapova`s initial 24-month ban for testing positive for meldonium was cut to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last Tuesday.
Oct 10, 2016, 09:58 AM ISTWADA made 'mistakes' with meldonium ban: Andy Murray
Sharapova had her two-year tennis ban for doping reduced to 15 months by the Lausanne-based CAS.
Oct 04, 2016, 22:01 PM ISTMaria Sharapova doping: CAS reduces ban on Russian star to 15 months from 24
Sharapova openly admitted she had been taking meldonium for 10 years to help treat illnesses, a heart issue and a magnesium deficiency.
Oct 04, 2016, 18:54 PM ISTMaria Sharapova awaits CAS decision on doping ban
She has 35 WTA singles titles and more than $36 million in career earnings.
Oct 04, 2016, 16:46 PM ISTWADA releases list of prohibited substances for athletes
WADA director general Olivier Niggli said the latest list was published after nine months of reviews.
Sep 30, 2016, 13:57 PM ISTMaria Sharapova appeal verdict set for early October
The original ruling had been expected by July 18, with Sharapova hoping a successful appeal would allow her to spearhead the Russian tennis team in Rio.
Sep 13, 2016, 15:54 PM ISTHuge blow to India: Medal hope Babita Kumari likely to miss 2016 Rio Olympics
Babita qualified for Rio Games after Mongolian wrestler Sumiya Erdenechimeg failed a dope test in the Asian qualifiers in March.
Jul 09, 2016, 18:41 PM ISTMaria Sharapova appeals two-year doping ban to CAS
Russian superstar Maria Sharapova has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against her two-year doping ban, CAS confirmed on Tuesday.
Jun 14, 2016, 21:54 PM ISTMaria Sharapova may never play again after positive doping test: Russian tennis chief
Athletes use Meldonium to strengthen endurance to physical strains during training sessions as well as for easing emotional, nervous and psychological stresses at competitions.
May 19, 2016, 16:41 PM ISTAnti-doping panel to hear Maria Sharapova's meldonium case in London
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will appear in front of an anti-doping panel in London on Wednesday after taking the banned drug meldonium.
May 18, 2016, 16:04 PM ISTMeldonium count in Maria Sharapova's blood sample exceeds permissible levels: Russian Sports Minister
Sharapova was temporarily suspended from tennis competitions as of March 12. She received a letter of notification about a positive doping test on March 2.
Apr 28, 2016, 11:58 AM ISTVladimir Putin defends Maria Sharapova, says banned drug meldonium not `doping`
Since tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted last month that she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.
Apr 14, 2016, 18:26 PM ISTWADA makes meldonium U-turn, could affect Maria Sharapova ban
Sharapova`s lawyer John Haggerty accused WADA on Wednesday of "poorly" handling the issue and said they were now "trying to make up for it".
Apr 13, 2016, 21:20 PM ISTFirst meldonium case exposed in Russian athletics
26-year-old sprinter and 2013 European Championship silver-medallist Nadezhda Kotlyarova has reportedly tested positive for the substance.
Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova faces life ban after positive test for meldonium
The 23-year-old four-times world champion returned a positive result during an out of competition test.
Mar 17, 2016, 16:12 PM ISTUNDP suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
Sharapova tested positive for meldonium, which was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency`s banned list on January 1.
Mar 15, 2016, 20:37 PM IST