Weightlifter Satheesh Shivalingam calls upon young athletes to abstain from doping for excellence

Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Satheesh Shivalingam on Sunday called upon young athletes to stay away from the scourge of doping in their pursuit of excellence.

Addressing the contestants in the Games India At the Anti-Doping Workshop at the Youth Games, the 29-year-old shared insights from his journey as a champion weightlifter.

“I am happy and grateful to my mother for educating me to be careful not to miss out on a cup of coffee because I will be responsible for everything that goes into my body,” Satish said, explaining how Simple mistakes can lead to disastrous consequences in the case of contamination in food or drink.

Satish also shared his experience of securing TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) certificate for the medicine required to treat the injury.

“If an athlete is able to obtain the correct documentation, including the results of medical tests and prescriptions, then obtaining a TUE is not a difficult process,” he said.

national center Play Science Research Brigadier (Dr) Vibhu Kalyan Nayak also provided some practical insights to the athletes in the audience, including how they should care about anti-doping rules violations when seeking treatment for their illness or injury. .

“Since the rules are strict, it is best to exercise caution while getting treatment,” he said.

The interactive workshop is part of the National Anti-Doping Agency’s effort to raise awareness on the subject and encourage athletes to abstain from doping.

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