British wrestler Chinu Sandhu, who won Commonwealth Games bronze medal in 2014, has been banned for four years after failing an out-of-competition drugs test.
The 29-year-old Sandhu, who competed in the 125kg men’s freestyle, tested positive for an anabolic steroid in September.
“It is sad that his reputation within the sport has been tainted because of his own actions,’’ UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) chief executive Nicole Sapstead said.
British Wrestling, in a reaction, said the news was “extremely disappointing’’.
Sandhu argued he had not acted intentionally and that the positive sample had resulted from taking a contaminated supplement.
“Athletes are solely responsible for any substance which is found in their system, regardless of whether there is an intention to cheat or not,’’ Sapstead added.
“No-one can ever guarantee that a supplement is free…
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