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National Federation Athletics Championships: Middle-distance runner Twinkle Chaudhary, a multiple National Games medallist, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a banned steroid.

The 28-year-old, who claimed gold in the women’s 4x400m relay at the National Games held in Uttarakhand earlier this year, also secured silver in the 800m and bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay. She tested positive for Methyltestosterone, an anabolic steroid listed as prohibited.

According to the AIU, Twinkle has been issued a “notice of allegation". A hearing will follow, allowing her to present her case.