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Archery Association Warns Athletes on Doping Rule Compliance
21 Apr
Summary
- A top archer received a two-year ban for missing whereabouts deadlines.
- The suspension makes the athlete ineligible for upcoming major events.
- The association is reminding all athletes of their anti-doping obligations.
Compound archer Prathamesh Jawkar has been suspended for two years by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for failing to adhere to mandatory whereabouts requirements. Jawkar, a medalist at the World Cup and Asian Games, accepted the suspension after missing three deadlines to file his whereabouts within a 12-month period. This ban, effective until April 2028, disqualifies him from participating in the upcoming Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, including selection trials.
The Archery Association of India (AAI) has responded by issuing a circular to all athletes, particularly those in the registered testing pool. The association emphasized that athletes are personally responsible for submitting accurate and complete whereabouts information quarterly via the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS). Coaches and support staff are urged to assist athletes in understanding and complying with these crucial anti-doping obligations.
Additionally, recurve archer Sukhmani Babrekar is under provisional suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. The AAI's reminder highlights the importance of whereabouts compliance, especially with major international competitions on the horizon, including the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.
