(MENAFN- NewsBytes) One of India's top goalkeepers, Subrata Paul was handed a provisional suspension by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after he failed a dope test conducted last month.
His tests showed he used 'terbutaline', a drug categorized as 'beta-2 agonists' by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
AIFF secretary Kushal Das confirmed the news saying, "His sample A has tested positive."
a d g Download App Context: Indian football's safe hands: Subrata Paul About: Who is Subrata Paul?
Subrata Paul is a professional goal keeper and plays for India's national team.
He made his senior career debut in 2004 with Mohun Bagan. He moved on to the Bagan's rival team East Bengal in 2007 and was named the best goalkeeper of 2007 I-League. He made 31 appearances for the team.
Subrata moved to Pune FC in 2009 and played 40 matches.
Fact: Suspension for Subrata in early career
Subrata Paul was involved in a bizarre incident in his debut year when a collision between him and Brazilian striker Cristiano Junior led to latter's death. He was handed a provisional suspension but he was proved innocent in Junior's death case.
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Subrata made his debut for the Indian national team at the 2007 Nehru Cup and helped India lift the maiden trophy after defeating Syria in the finals.
He was also part of victorious Indian team which won the AFC Challenge Cup 2008 and Nehru Cup 2009.
He was India's number one goalie till 2011 before he was replaced with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
Fact: Arjuna Award for Subrata
For his contribution to the Indian football, Subrata Paul was honoured with sports' most prestigious award, Arjuna Award, by the Indian government last year.
26 Apr 2017: Goalkeeper Subrata Paul suspended after failing dope test
One of India's top goalkeepers, Subrata Paul was handed a provisional suspension by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after he failed a dope test conducted last month.
His tests showed he used 'terbutaline', a drug categorized as 'beta-2 agonists' by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
AIFF secretary Kushal Das confirmed the news saying, "His sample A has tested positive."
Fact: What is Terbutaline?
Terbutaline is a drug generally used by people having breathing problems or asthma. However, if an athlete wants to use it, he must first apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) certificate.
What's next?: Subrata claims to prove innocence
After getting to know about the suspension through the news, Subrata said, "I am shocked at this news that I failed a dope test. I have not got any official communication from the NADA or the AIFF."
He added that he would prove his innocence and request for the 'B' sample test. He would also appeal against the suspension.
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