Imphal, Apr 1 : International weightlifter L Monika will be taking up legal action against the Press Trust of India (PTI), a leading news agency of India, after the agency reported that the B sample of the athlete had tested positive.
Stating this at a press meet held today at the Manipur Press Club in Imphal, the family of the weightlifter said they were surprised to see the news published about Monika in the local papers.
They said a case was still on at the Delhi High Court and Monika`s advocate had plans to take legal action on the publishing of the news report in view of its falsity.
Mention may be made that the urine sample test of the athelete had been done in four stages on June 6, June 29, July 15, and July 28 in 2008. Other than the test on June 6 all the tests came out negative.
However, Monika was not allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympic Games by the Indian sports authorities.
Later, the B Sample was sent to Tokyo for further tests. There is no official report from the WADA Tokyo and no news has been conveyed to Monika.
The next hearing of the case at the Delhi High Court is on April 2, Monika`s family said here in Imphal while expressing surprise how the news was published.
They also said the act was meant to suppress the emerging players of the state and asked all to stop such bias and discrimination in sports.
Regarding the incident, L Mamta, sister of Monika, said that the state produced talented players and a player`s dream was to participate in the Olympic Games and such disturbances let down the morale of the players.
It was shocking that the state government was keeping silent on such matters, she added.Tuesday, January 1, 2002
Monika Devi To Take Action Against PTI For Unsubstantiated Report
Imphal, Apr 1 : International weightlifter L Monika will be taking up legal action against the Press Trust of India (PTI), a leading news agency of India, after the agency reported that the B sample of the athlete had tested positive.
Stating this at a press meet held today at the Manipur Press Club in Imphal, the family of the weightlifter said they were surprised to see the news published about Monika in the local papers.
They said a case was still on at the Delhi High Court and Monika`s advocate had plans to take legal action on the publishing of the news report in view of its falsity.
Mention may be made that the urine sample test of the athelete had been done in four stages on June 6, June 29, July 15, and July 28 in 2008. Other than the test on June 6 all the tests came out negative.
However, Monika was not allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympic Games by the Indian sports authorities.
Later, the B Sample was sent to Tokyo for further tests. There is no official report from the WADA Tokyo and no news has been conveyed to Monika.
The next hearing of the case at the Delhi High Court is on April 2, Monika`s family said here in Imphal while expressing surprise how the news was published.
They also said the act was meant to suppress the emerging players of the state and asked all to stop such bias and discrimination in sports.
Regarding the incident, L Mamta, sister of Monika, said that the state produced talented players and a player`s dream was to participate in the Olympic Games and such disturbances let down the morale of the players.
It was shocking that the state government was keeping silent on such matters, she added.
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