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Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. Though NADA was initially dragging its feet over announcing the development officially, sources in the Wrestling Federation of India have confirmed the news.
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NADA, India's anti-doping agency later confirmed the news. "Narsingh tested positive for a banned steroid," NADA Director General Navin Agarwaltold news agencies. "His B sample was also found to be positive. Narsingh was personally present when his B sample was opened," added the NADA chief.
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Narsingh had given blood samples for testing on July 5, before he left for Spain to take part in an invitation tournament — a warm-up event for the wrestlers ahead of the Olympics.
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The report of his 'A' sample test came out positive. Later, he was called for his 'B' sample test, which also returned positive. "He appeared before a disciplinary panel yesterday. The panel sought for more reports regarding the matter. We will proceed further and I am hoping that the panel will proceed quickly," added the DG.
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On whether the 74-kg freestyle wrestler would now miss the Rio Olympics, NADA felt it was still a bit early to speculate. "It is too early to comment in that regard. We will try to complete the whole thing quickly. I cannot speculate on that."
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