Ravi Kumar, Sumit Sangwan, Prithvi Shaw and other sports stars involved in doping scandals - In 2019, Indian shooter Ravi K- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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In 2019, Indian shooter Ravi Kumar tested positive for the banned substance propranolol, which can affect the heart and blood circulation.

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Boxer Sumit Sangwan tested positive for the banned substance acetazolamide in 2019. He claimed that the banned substance was present in the medication he took for his eye injury.

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20 Famous sports stars involved in doping scandals

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In 2019, young cricketer Prithvi Shaw was banned from all forms of cricket after failing a dope test. Shaw faced an eight months ban after a banned substance was found in a cough syrup that he used.

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In 2016, Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova was accused of using a performance enhancement drug. She was faced with a two-year doping ban, which was later reduced to 15 months.

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In 2006, Pakistani bowler Shoaib Akhtar was faced with a two-year ban for using a steroid called nandrolone.

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