<p>A woman weightlifter, who was part of the ongoing national camp at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance.</p>.<p>The weightlifter, a national record holder and who has participated in several international tournaments including the Commonwealth Championship where she won gold, was set to be a part of the Indian team for the Asian Championship to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 16 to 25.</p>.<p>"Yes, she has failed a dope test. The report came about 10-15 days back," a source in the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed the development to PTI.</p>.<p>Taking a break from the national camp, the weightlifter went home in October last year when national coach Vijay Sharma and star lifter Mirabai Chanu had travelled to the United States.</p>.<p>After she returned to the camp, her sample was collected by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in November last.</p>.<p>The weightlifter had allegedly consumed a supplement that contained the prohibited substance.</p>.<p>"At home, she had consumed a herbal supplement which is probably why this has happened," the source said.</p>.<p>The weightlifter was asked to leave the national camp last month.</p>.<p>The name of the weightlifter has been withheld as per the rules. Further action will be taken if her 'B' sample also tests positive.</p>
<p>A woman weightlifter, who was part of the ongoing national camp at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance.</p>.<p>The weightlifter, a national record holder and who has participated in several international tournaments including the Commonwealth Championship where she won gold, was set to be a part of the Indian team for the Asian Championship to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 16 to 25.</p>.<p>"Yes, she has failed a dope test. The report came about 10-15 days back," a source in the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed the development to PTI.</p>.<p>Taking a break from the national camp, the weightlifter went home in October last year when national coach Vijay Sharma and star lifter Mirabai Chanu had travelled to the United States.</p>.<p>After she returned to the camp, her sample was collected by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in November last.</p>.<p>The weightlifter had allegedly consumed a supplement that contained the prohibited substance.</p>.<p>"At home, she had consumed a herbal supplement which is probably why this has happened," the source said.</p>.<p>The weightlifter was asked to leave the national camp last month.</p>.<p>The name of the weightlifter has been withheld as per the rules. Further action will be taken if her 'B' sample also tests positive.</p>