<p>Replying to a question on what steps the government was taking to tackle the menace of doping in Indian sports, Maken listed the number of athletes who flunked tests this year.<br /><br />As it turned out, weightlifters (10) and powerlifters (7) made up more than half the list with six boxers adding to the list.<br /><br />A cyclist and football player completed the 25 who have been reported.<br /><br />According to statistics given by the Ministry for the past three years, most dope cases were reported in 2010 when 204 sportspersons made the list.<br /><br />The number was 79 in 2009 and lower at 69 in 2008.<br /><br />So far this year, there has not been a case of any wrestler or track and field athlete being reported.</p>
<p>Replying to a question on what steps the government was taking to tackle the menace of doping in Indian sports, Maken listed the number of athletes who flunked tests this year.<br /><br />As it turned out, weightlifters (10) and powerlifters (7) made up more than half the list with six boxers adding to the list.<br /><br />A cyclist and football player completed the 25 who have been reported.<br /><br />According to statistics given by the Ministry for the past three years, most dope cases were reported in 2010 when 204 sportspersons made the list.<br /><br />The number was 79 in 2009 and lower at 69 in 2008.<br /><br />So far this year, there has not been a case of any wrestler or track and field athlete being reported.</p>