Key facts
- KM Deeksha, the women's 1500m national record holder, failed a dope test.
- Deeksha tested positive for a banned substance.
- She is 27 years old.
- Deeksha has competed in one event this year in April.
KM Deeksha, the 27-year-old Indian athlete who holds the national record for the women's 1500m race, has failed a dope test. She tested positive for a banned substance. Deeksha has only participated in one competition this year, which took place in April. The details of the banned substance have not been disclosed. This development raises questions about her participation in future events and the integrity of her past performances.