Three CWG-selected Indian weightlifters accept doping bans

Three Indian weightlifters accepted doping charges, resulting in bans and a reduced Commonwealth Games quota. N Ajith and Harcharan Singh received three-year bans for human growth hormone use. Vanshita Verma accepted a four-year suspension for two prohibited substances detected. Another lifter, Heena, also received a three-year ban for stanozolol detection. Sairaj Pardeshi is contesting his charges, alleging supplement tampering and conspiracy.

By SABI HUSSAIN