Indian para-powerflifter Vikramsingh Adhikari has been handed a four-year ban by the International Paralympic Committee for a second anti-doping violation.
The 39-year-old Adhikari, who took part in the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, returned positive for Clomiphene in a urine sample provided on 28th February, 2017 following his participation at the 8th Fazza 2017 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai.
Paralympic Committee of India Vice-President Gursharan Singh said that the latest result was that of the ‘B’ sample test.
Clomiphene, which can be used to accelerate testosterone secretion, is included on the World Anti-Doping Agency 2017 Prohibited List under the category S4. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators is prohibited both in and out-of-competition.
Adhikari’s suspension has been backdated to the date of notification and he will not be able to return to competition until April 26, 2021.
All of Adhikari’s results obtained from February 28, 2017, the date of the test, and onwards will be disqualified including forfeiture of any medals, points, records and prizes, the world body added.