NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Sports Ministry today asked National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to carry out a test on boxer Vijender Singh, even out-of-competition for reported use of heroin.
“Such reports in respect of a sporting icon are disturbing and may have a debilitating influence on other sportspersons in the country,” the ministry said in a communication sent to Director General (NADA).
“It has, therefore, been considered necessary that NADA gets a test carried out on Shri Vijender Singh for his reported use of heroin even out-of-competition,” it added.
The communication has asked NADA to carry out the test immediately under intimation to the Ministry.
Earlier, With Punjab Police tightening its noose around Olympian medal winner Vijender Singh for his alleged involvement in a drug haul case, his coach G S Sandhu today advised the pugilist to give his blood and hair samples for tests.
‘He should himself come forward and give samples to police as investigating agencies wanted to move the court for it,’ the coach said.
“He should give samples so that the investigation agencies could get them examined from an accredited sports agency,” he added. (UNI)
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