New Delhi: Anju Bobby George, former long jumper and senior vice president of the Athletics Federation of India, says some athletes are smuggling illicit drugs into the country. Anju revealed the shocking information at the two-day annual general meeting of the AFI.
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Anju alleged that some athletes in the country were bringing in and distributing banned drugs to improve their performance.
‘Many of the drugs taken by many athletes who have been caught using drugs are not available in India. These drugs, which are banned in the country, come from abroad, ”Anju, who is also a well-known trainer, told the General Body.
‘It is not only coaches who give young athletes banned drugs, but some athletes who go abroad for training buy and distribute such drugs to others. It must end, ‘said Anju.