New Delhi: The National Anti-Doping Agency's appeal panel has acquitted middle-distance runner Shalu Choudhary of doping charges and lifted her four-year ban after DNA testing showed that her urine at the time of collection was mixed. The sample was either tampered with by the bee or contaminated. ,
Choudhary, 30, was banned last year after losing his appeal at the NADA disciplinary panel. She was suspended for the alleged use of two substances including stimulants and peptide hormones.
The sprinter, who is a national-level medalist in the 800 metres, later sought a DN test of her urine sample, a plea which was rejected by the disciplinary committee but accepted by the appeal panel. DNA testing was eventually conducted at the Forensic Department of King's College, London."Samples A and B from the previously analyzed urine sample yielded extremely poor partial DNA profiles, presenting as a mixture of two female individuals in equal proportions," the appeal panel's order said.
The order further states that "in light of the DNA sample report, NADA's lawyers have not been able to point to any other factor that would persuade the appeals panel to dismiss the athlete's case."
“NADA's counsel accepted the DNA report impartially and did not challenge its findings.
"In view of the above facts, the order dated 11.04.2023 passed by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel is cancelled. Accordingly, the punishment of four years imposed on the athlete is also canceled along with the decision to forfeit the competitive results. Instructions are also cancelled.13.06.2022,” the panel said.
The panel also directed NADA to return Rs 1.5 lakh collected from Choudhary for the DNA test within a period of 10 days from the order, which was passed on April 18.
Chaudhary's defense centered on the argument that his positive dope test was the result of either his sample being tampered with or contaminated during sample collection.
His plea for DNA testing of his urine sample was rejected by the anti-doping disciplinary panel in April last year.
Undeterred, Chaudhary, who was represented by lawyers Parth Goswami and Akshay Kumar, took his case to the appeal panel.Both the lawyers outlined instances where DNA testing had been allowed, citing the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision and NADA's previous decision in the case of motorsports athlete Vijay Singh.
In October last year, the appeals panel accepted Chaudhary's request for a DN trial, stressing the need for fairness and discretion in such cases.
"I am pleased to announce that the appeals panel's decision to acquit Shaal Chaudhary validates our long-held claim of innocence," Goswami said in the statement.
"While I am relieved by this outcome, I am deeply saddened by the impact it has had on Shalu's career, having spent nearly two years unjustly in the shadow of these allegations. Our focus now is on restoring her reputation and helping her resume her career." Focuses on allowing to do.Right place on the track.
Goswami said, "The impact that such mistakes made by officials can have on an athlete's career cannot be underestimated. The consequences can be devastating, not only professionally but also personally."
Choudhary, 30, was banned last year after losing his appeal at the NADA disciplinary panel. She was suspended for the alleged use of two substances including stimulants and peptide hormones.
The sprinter, who is a national-level medalist in the 800 metres, later sought a DN test of her urine sample, a plea which was rejected by the disciplinary committee but accepted by the appeal panel. DNA testing was eventually conducted at the Forensic Department of King's College, London."Samples A and B from the previously analyzed urine sample yielded extremely poor partial DNA profiles, presenting as a mixture of two female individuals in equal proportions," the appeal panel's order said.
The order further states that "in light of the DNA sample report, NADA's lawyers have not been able to point to any other factor that would persuade the appeals panel to dismiss the athlete's case."
“NADA's counsel accepted the DNA report impartially and did not challenge its findings.
"In view of the above facts, the order dated 11.04.2023 passed by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel is cancelled. Accordingly, the punishment of four years imposed on the athlete is also canceled along with the decision to forfeit the competitive results. Instructions are also cancelled.13.06.2022,” the panel said.
The panel also directed NADA to return Rs 1.5 lakh collected from Choudhary for the DNA test within a period of 10 days from the order, which was passed on April 18.
Chaudhary's defense centered on the argument that his positive dope test was the result of either his sample being tampered with or contaminated during sample collection.
His plea for DNA testing of his urine sample was rejected by the anti-doping disciplinary panel in April last year.
Undeterred, Chaudhary, who was represented by lawyers Parth Goswami and Akshay Kumar, took his case to the appeal panel.Both the lawyers outlined instances where DNA testing had been allowed, citing the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision and NADA's previous decision in the case of motorsports athlete Vijay Singh.
In October last year, the appeals panel accepted Chaudhary's request for a DN trial, stressing the need for fairness and discretion in such cases.
"I am pleased to announce that the appeals panel's decision to acquit Shaal Chaudhary validates our long-held claim of innocence," Goswami said in the statement.
"While I am relieved by this outcome, I am deeply saddened by the impact it has had on Shalu's career, having spent nearly two years unjustly in the shadow of these allegations. Our focus now is on restoring her reputation and helping her resume her career." Focuses on allowing to do.Right place on the track.
Goswami said, "The impact that such mistakes made by officials can have on an athlete's career cannot be underestimated. The consequences can be devastating, not only professionally but also personally."
