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Jasmine Kaur suspended for failing dope test

Jasmine Kaur suspended for failing dope test

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Indian shot putter Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after her dope test results revealed the presence of a banned substance.
Jasmine's name figures in the latest list of athletes under provisional suspension, as she had tested positive for Terbutaline.Terbutaline is classified as a stimulant and is frequently found in common cough syrups.
The 22-year-old athlete, who represents Punjab, secured a gold medal at the National Games held in Dehradun earlier this year, recording a personal best throw of 15.97 meters.
Furthermore, she had also earned a second-place finish at the Inter-University Games last year, with a best effort of 14.75 meters.
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