New Delhi, April 13 -- 2023 Asian Games 10,000m silver medallist Kartik Kumar has failed dope tests at Colorado Springs, US, where India's distance runners are based. It is understood that he tested positive for banned steroids in two out-of-competition tests conducted by USADA in February and March.
A top Athletics Federation of India official confirmed the development. "We got to know from NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) and action has been initiated as per rules," the official told HT. Kartik has been provisionally suspended and has returned to India. At Hangzhou, he clocked a personal best of 28:15.38 to take 10,000m silver with Gulveer Singh (28:17.21) claiming bronze. Last year, the Asian Championships U-20 medallist improved his ...