Indian national in dope net at Kenya sports hub

BENGALURU: The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) announced on Wednesday that they had confiscated banned drugs from an Indian national in Iten, Kenya’s world-famous high-altitude training centre for long distance athletes.“On May 5, ADAK, working hand in hand with sleuths drawn from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), nabbed an illegal consignment of assorted performance enhancing substances in custody of an Indian national residing in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County.“The raid was conducted following actionable intelligence indicating possible involvement in activities related to the distribution and use of the prohibited performance-enhancing substances,” ADAK said in a press release.“The raid, which was carried out at the suspect’s premises, led to the discovery of and seizure of a range of prohibited substances banned under WADA code. Among the items recovered were human growth hormone (HGH), meldonium and mannitol, substances commonly associated with performance enhancement and prohibited in competitivesports. The presence of IV paraphernalia, including IV bags, syringes and needles -both used and unused -further pointed to possible doping practices,” the ADAK said.“The report was booked at Iten police station. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full scope of activities, including potential networks, clients and any violations of Kenya Anti-Doping Law and International Anti-Doping rules and regulations.”