Pakistani wrestler banned for four years for using drugs

Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Pakistani wrestler Ali Asad has been banned for four years for using prohibited drugs.

Pakistan won eight medals, including one gold, in the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. Ali defeated his Indian opponent in wrestling in 55 seconds to win the bronze medal in the 57 kg category.

Asad’s urine sample was taken on August 6, 2022. The International Testing Agency granted him an appeal and a B-sample test, but the wrestler has been banned for four years due to non-contact.

The four-year ban will begin from October 31, 2022, as the athlete has already been under provisional suspension since 2022.

The wrestler had remained adamant that he had not use any stimulants despite the positive dope result.