CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kaur’s ban comes days after Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, was handed a four-year suspension for failing a dope test last year. Who is Kamalpreet Kaur?

Detailed explanation-2: -Russia received a two-year ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency for its state-sponsored doping program. Between December 17, 2020, and December 17, 2022, no athlete can represent Russia at the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships.

Detailed explanation-3: -Randolph Ross, U.S. Olympic sprinter, banned 3 years in drug-testing case.

Detailed explanation-4: -In sports that follow the WADA Code, a single violation can result in a ban from sports competition of up to 2 years while a second violation may result in a lifetime ban.