In January 2010 the National Anti-Doping Agency of India (INADA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Kavita Chaudhary after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance nandrolone.
The 14 year old Athlete admitted that 3 decadurabolin (Nandrolone) injections were administered, prescribed by her doctor as part of her treatment for her shoulder.
Considering the exceptional circumstances and with no fault or negligence the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of India (ADDPI) decided on 31 August 2010 not to impose a sanction on the Athlete.
WADA appealed the ADDPI decision with the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel of India (ADAPI).
WADA argued that the Athlete failed to establish that she exercised utmost caution and bore no fault or negligence and the fact she is a minor could not exonerate her entirely of any fault or negligence.
Considering the circumstances and evidence in this case the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel rules that the WADA appeal is partly allowed and decides on 10 February 2011 to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting in the date of the decision.
