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AIU Provisionally Suspends India’s Pooja Aatmaram Over Alleged Test Evasion

The case now proceeds under WADA Code Article 2.3 following a formal Notice of Allegation.

Overview

  • The Athletics Integrity Unit said it has provisionally suspended Pooja Aatmaram for evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection.
  • A Notice of Allegation was issued alongside the suspension, according to the AIU’s statement.
  • The action is brought under Article 2.3 of the WADA code, which covers evading or refusing a doping control after notification.
  • Aatmaram, 30, is a long-distance runner who competes in the 5000m and 10,000m events.
  • Her recent results include third at the 2024 Indian Grand Prix 2 for Rajasthan and 25th at the 2025 National Cross Country Championships in Lucknow.