Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was handed a 12-year ban for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation’s Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

• The 30-year-old Kumari’s dope sample, taken out-of-competition, was found to contain steroids Stanozolol, Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT) and Clenbuterol.
• “The AIU has banned Kumari (K.M.) Rachna (India) for 12 years from 24 November, 2023 for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol, Metandienone, DHCMT, Clenbuterol). DQ results from 24 September 2023,” the AIU posted on X.
• The athlete’s results have been disqualified since September 24, 2023. This includes losing any titles, awards, medals, points, prizes, and appearance money.