Olympian Mercy Kuttan: Doping Tests in Kerala

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* ⁢ Published: October 19, 2025 09:24 ‍AM IST
* ‍ Updated: October ⁤19, 2025 05:24 PM IST
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Olympian Mercy Kuttan advocates for ‍mandatory doping tests for athletes training at private academies, at least 2 months before⁤ sports fairs. She highlights concerns about drug use among young ⁢athletes, the use of supplements by some trainers, and the dangers ⁤of excessive ‍training for quick results. She believes this practice disadvantages naturally talented children and can lead⁢ to injuries and loss of ability. The article appears to be related to a discussion (“Vision 2036: Our Olympics,Our Medal”) organized by Malayalam Manorama in anticipation of a school sports fair.