Karnal (Haryana): Recovery of used syringes and empty vials of banned drugs from the toilet of CM City Karnal Karan Stadium — has caused a flutter, as this complex was used by forty athletes to train for the upcoming games Khelo India which will begin on Jan. 31 in Madhya Pradesh.
The incident has caused a huge loss of face to Haryana government sports officials. Ashok Dua, Karnal district sports officer, who appeared to be visibly embarrassed when he was confronted by ETV Bharat, said the department was looking into the issue and it would not recur.
"Only eight to ten used syringes or vials of performance enhancing drugs were recovered from the toilets of the stadium. The recruitment process as well as training for athletic players have been undergoing at the stadium. We will set up an inquiry committee to investigate the matter. From now onwards, officials will be deputed to keen an eye on such activities. No such incidents will be repeated in future," Ashok Dua said.
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