Indian Boxers cleared of doping charges

In a huge relief for India’s CWG contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation, but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games’ strict ‘no needle’ policy. The concerned CWG Association has been summoned for a hearing on Tuesday, said the CGF, but clarified that there was no doping offence involved in the matter. The CGF ‘no needle policy’ prohibits the administration of injections without strong medical support. The policy is relaxed only for athletes requiring prescribed medication or nutritional supplements under the supervision of a medical practitioner. However, the CGF insists that athletes should take prior permissions, failing which can result in unspecified sanctions. A hearing will take place in front of the CGF’s Court, the organisation’s disciplinary body, to determine a possible punishment.