Indian Weightlifter L. Monika Devi withdrawn from Olympic Games
India long weightlifter L Monika Devi has tested positive for a steroid. So Indian Olympic Association withdrew her at the last moment from the Indian contingent. L. Monika Devi tested positive in a pre-departure dope test which was conducted by SAI. India’s lone representative in the weightlifting competition of the Beijing Olympic Games 2008, Monika Devi was chosen to compete in the 69 kg class. An out of competition test was done at the National Dope Testing Laboratory.
L.Monika Devi, the lone woman weightlifter was selected after too much controversy over the selection process and two trials which were done in Pune and Bangalore. The International Weightlifting Federation has already banned the Indian Weightlifting Federation once to participating in all international games. So it is very hurtable news for Indian Weightlifter. Monika (69kg) lifted 224kg in trial while Shailaja(75kg) lifted 236kg despite it Monika has selected for Olympic Games.