Gymnast Dipa Karmarkar has been suspended for 21 months

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has suspended Indian gymnast Dipa Karmarkar for 21 months for use of the prohibited substances. The suspension will remain for 21 months and is already in effect since 2021. The suspension will last until July 2023, during which she can’t be an active participant in any gymnastic-related activities on the global stage for India.

The case was resolved via a case resolution agreement pursuant to article 10.8.2 of the FIG Anti-Doping Rules (FIG ADR, and equivalent provision in the World Anti-Doping Code). The athlete’s results have been disqualified from 11 October 2021 onwards.

The ban is already in effect from October 2021 and Dipa has served 16 months of the mentioned suspension. However, with the ban set to lift in time before the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she will be able to participate and prepare for the big tournament. The suspension will come to an end in July, which gives almost a year for the star Indian to prepare for the event.

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