In March 2022 the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on behalf of World Athletics has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Indian Athlete Kamalpreet Kaur after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete conducted an investigation into the source of the substance. Analysis of her supplements in a private laboratory in India and in the accredited New Delhi Lab revealed the presence of Stanozolol in a Protein Supplement.
Thereupon the AIU assessed the Athlete's statements regarding the Protein Supplement and finds that the concentration in her sample was not consistent with the use of this supplement as documented and explained by the Athlete. Consequently the AIU deems that the Athlete failed to establish that the violation was not intentional, nor how the substance had entered her system.
Hereafter the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived her right for a hearing and accepted the proposed sanction. Because she signed and submitted the Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations and Acceptance of Consequences Form she received a 1 year reduction from the AIU.
Therefore the AIU decides on 11 October 2022 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 29 March 2022.
