A few days ago, Commonwealth Games 2018 gold medalist Sanjita Chanu was given away a provisional suspension by International Weightlifting Federation. Sanjita was tested positive for testosterone in her urine sample. However, the athlete has denied doping and said she will challenge the suspension. "I am innocent, I have not taken any banned substance. I will challenge this with the help of the national federation," said Sanjita a couple of days ago. Now, Manipur CM Biren Singh has written to Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore to intervene in the matter.

Biren Singh said that there could be a possible mix up in the sample. I am informed that the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in a communication dated 15 May has provisionally suspended Manipuri international athlete Sanjita Chanu. I am given to understand that there is a glaring error in the laboratory sample identification based on which the Manipuri athlete has been suspended," Biren said in the letter to Rathore.

"Records placed before me said that the IWF suspension communication mentioned sample number 1599000 on the top of the report while the fourth para of the report cites sample number 1599176," he added.

"It could also be a suspected case of mixing up or exchange of sample of the Manipuri athlete with some other athlete due to which two different sample numbers are quoted in the suspension order," the Manipur chief minister said. "I would sincerely urged you to kindly personally intervene in the matter and obtain a prompt review of the suspension order,” read the letter.

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