Three CWG-selected Indian weightlifters accept doping bans, reducing Commonwealth Games quota
Weightlifting
Three Commonwealth Games-selected Indian weightlifters accepted doping bans in India, reducing the Commonwealth Games quota, the Times of India reported on August 8, 2026.
N Ajith and Harcharan Singh received three-year bans for human growth hormone use. Vanshita Verma accepted a four-year suspension after two prohibited substances were detected. Heena received a three-year ban after stanozolol was detected.
Sairaj Pardeshi is contesting his charges and has alleged supplement tampering and conspiracy.