Overview

• The 22-year-old shot putter tested positive for Terbutaline during out-of-competition testing and was added to NADA’s provisional suspension list on July 9.
• Kaur claimed gold at the National Games in Dehradun earlier this year with a personal best throw of 15.97 m and secured second place at the 2024 Inter-University Games.
• Terbutaline, a stimulant found in common cough syrups, has become a focal point in anti-doping debates over legitimate medical use versus performance enhancement.
• Under-20 wrestler Nitika remains barred under a four-year ban imposed last year, reflecting NADA’s intensified enforcement of doping rules.
• Sporting officials and athlete advocates are calling for enhanced education at the grassroots level and stricter venue-based testing protocols ahead of major international events.