The Pakistan Anti-Doping Organisation (PADO) has banned four kabaddi players for four years after they refused to undergo doping tests during the National Championship in Lahore. The decision comes under existing anti-doping regulations, which treat refusal to submit a sample as a serious violation equivalent to testing positive.
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The banned athletes have been identified as Ubaidullah Rajput, Malik Bin Yameen, Rana Haider, and Kashif Sandhu. Authorities emphasized that compliance with doping control procedures is mandatory and violations are met with strict consequences under both national and international anti-doping laws.
The Anti-Doping Organization has banned four kabaddi players for four years after they refused to undergo doping tests during the National Championship in Lahore.
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Following PADO’s notification, the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has taken notice of the incident. A meeting of the federation’s disciplinary committee is scheduled for January 12 in Lahore, where the four players will have the opportunity to present their defense.
Officials noted that the PKF will review the case in line with its disciplinary rules, and additional action may be taken based on the committee’s findings. The ban highlights Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining integrity in sports and enforcing strict anti-doping measures.
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The move serves as a warning to athletes across the country about the importance of adhering to doping regulations, ensuring fair competition, and protecting the credibility of national sports.