Uzbek gymnast suspended for doping

Uzbek gymnast Luiza Galiulina has been suspended after testing positive for diuretic furosemide, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Sunday.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2012, 24:46:00 IST

IANS | By HT Correspondent, London

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Uzbek gymnast Luiza Galiulina has been suspended after testing positive for diuretic furosemide, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Sunday.

Galiulina was tested July 25, four days before the start of the women's gymnastics competition, reports Chinese news agency Xinhua.

"Once the results of the B sample have been received, a definitive decision will be announced by the disciplinary commission," said the IOC.

Luiza Galiulina, 20, was found to have taken the diuretic that can mask the presence of other prohibited drugs in a sample submitted Wednesday, the IOC said.

It is the second doping-related exclusion during the Games after Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku was banned Saturday after testing positive for steroids.

More than 100 athletes were prohibited from competing in London over doping offences that were uncovered in the six months leading up to the Games.

Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.