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Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh banned for failing dope test

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Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has been handed a four-year suspension after he failed a dope test by NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel. He suffered a provisional suspension in October last year, having failed an "out-of-competition" test. He had tested positive for the banned substance, Methandienone. The Indian will be ineligible to compete until October 2025. His ban dates back to October 21 last year.