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Iga Swiatek accepts 1-month ban after testing positive for prohibited substance

Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked female tennis player, has been handed a provisional suspension by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after testing positive for a prohibited substance, identified as SARM LGD-4033 (Ligandrol), during an out-of-competition test on November 15, 2024. The substance, which is known for its muscle-building properties, is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Swiatek, who has vehemently denied any intentional use of the substance, is currently awaiting a hearing to determine the specifics of her case. The suspension could potentially lead to a ban from professional tennis, with the duration depending on whether the ingestion was intentional or not. This development has shocked the tennis community, given Swiatek's clean record and her status as a role model in the sport.

Read the Full India Today Article at [ https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/tennis-iga-swiatek-doping-ban-details-explained-prohibited-substance-2641870-2024-11-28 ]