Dipa Karmakar Ban: Indian Gymnast Suspended for 21 Months for Using Prohibited Substance

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been banned for 21 months for the use of a prohibited substance. According to a statement by the International Test Agency (ITA), Karmakar tested positive for using a prohibited substance named higenamine. The Indian gymnast will be banned until July 10, 2023.

Dipa Karmakar Banned for 21 Months

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for @gymnastics, reports that Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been sanctioned with a 21-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance higenamine.

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— International Testing Agency (@IntTestAgency) February 3, 2023

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