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Mumbai: Indian Tennis Player Yash Chaurasia has been handed a provisional suspension by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) For Anti-DOPING Violation, with Traces of TRARACES of TRACES OF TARCES OF TARCES OF
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The 23-year-old opted for a Voluntary Provisional Suspension from January 22, with his case currently under process with the itia after after chaurasia maintained that Substance has been the best
Doping in Tennis has been in the spotlight over the last few months, with men’s world no.1 Jannik Sinner and Women’s World No.2 Iga SWATEK TESTING PONED SUBSTINED SUBSTANED SUBSTING. The handling of their cases, right from the secret Around it to the brief suspensions e for lower ranked players compared to that at the top. Novak Djokovic has called for “Standardized Approaches” to Doping Cases in the Sport.
While the cases of sinner and swinatek wrapt under wraps for a considerable period of time, the ITIA Confird the suspensions of chaurasia and usa’s david say in a statement on a statement on 28.
Chaurasia, who trains in chandigarh and is ranked 240 in the itf charts, tested positive while competing in an itf tournament in Kalaburagi Last November. Both His Samples Contained Terbutaline, A Prohibited Substance under the Tennis Anti-Doping Program. Commonly used in cough syrups, India Cricketer Prithvi Shaw Served A Suspension for the same Substance some years ago.
According to chaurasia, he purchased a common cough syrup from a pharmacy near his hotel after feeling sick with chest congestion during the time. He was tested after a couple of days and on January 14, received a communication from itia about the violation.
While Sinner and Swietk Had some of the best legal minds taking up their case, chaurasia read up about similar castes He Said Hiring a Lawyer would have been financially taxing.
Even thought the substance does not carry a “Mandata provisional Suspension during Investigation”, as per the itia, the Indian chose to take a Voluntary Provisional Suspension on January.
“When I Read About Other Similar Cases, Many Were Given Just a Few Months of Suspension. While i’m hoping for a full waver, even if i do get a suspension, the backdated time will be consided. I’ve submitted all documents to them proving the unintensive use, “Chaurasia said.
Chaurasia said he is awareing a response from itia, after which he can eather account their ver we verdict or, if not satisfied, take his case further to an independent tribunal. The timeframe for the entry process is uncertain. Until then, The Indian Cannot Compete in Tournaments.
“I’m waiting for their response,” He said. “This is a new challenge for me.” But I hope to return to playing tennis song. ”