Shivpal Singh Faces 8-Year Ban After Second Failed Dope Test

India’s star javelin thrower Shivpal Singh, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, has failed a dope test for the second time in his athletic career. His urine sample, taken earlier this year during an out-of-competition testing session while training at NIS Patiala, returned positive for a banned substance. The 29-year-old athlete has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), and now stares at a possible 8-year ban under anti-doping rules.

Why in News?

Shivpal Singh, a prominent Indian javelin athlete and Tokyo Olympian, has failed a dope test for the second time. If the charges are upheld, this could result in a maximum eight-year ban, effectively ending his professional career.

Key Details

Athlete: Shivpal Singh, 29 years old
Event: Javelin Throw
Major Achievement: Silver medal at 2019 Asian Athletics Championships with a personal best of 86.23m
Olympics: Represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Current Status: Provisionally suspended by NADA

Background on the Doping Violation

Shivpal’s urine sample tested positive in out-of-competition testing.
He was training at NIS Patiala when the sample was collected.

This is his second doping offence,

First offence: In 2021, he tested positive for a steroid.
Initially banned for 4 years starting from 2021.
Successfully argued that contaminated supplements were responsible.
Ban reduced to 1 year by NADA’s Appeal Panel in January 2023.

Recent Performances

Returned to competition in April 2023.
Won bronze at the National Inter-State Championships (June 2023).
Claimed gold at the 2023 National Games held in Goa.

Rules and Consequences

As per WADA and NADA rules, a second doping offence may attract a ban of up to 8 years.
If confirmed, Shivpal’s athletic career could come to an end.

Significance

Highlights continuing anti-doping challenges in Indian athletics.
Raises concerns about awareness and regulation regarding supplement use among athletes.
Brings focus to NADA’s strict enforcement and testing mechanisms.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Shivpal Singh Faces 8-Year Ban After Second Failed Dope Test
Athlete	Shivpal Singh
Sport	Javelin Throw
Current Issue	Failed second dope test
Possible Consequence	8-year ban
First Doping Violation	2021 (Steroid)
Ban Status	Provisional suspension by NADA
Recent Performances	Gold in 2023 National Games, Bronze at National Inter-State
Governing Body	NADA (India), WADA (global)