Shivpal Singh given 10-year ban after second doping violation

Tokyo Olympian Shivpal Singh has been handed a ten-year doping ban, the Times of India reported on August 20, 2026, after a second doping violation.

The ban follows his earlier successful appeal against a four-year suspension. He had previously tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid methandienone.

Other Indian athletes, including Swapna Barman and MV Jilna, also face doping proceedings. The report says these cases highlight ongoing anti-doping actions within Indian sports.