Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Indian Hammer Thrower Manju Bala Banned 5 Years for Doping Violation
A talented Indian athlete named Manju Bala, who competes in hammer throw and won a medal at the 2014 Asian Games, has been banned from sports for five years.
This ban happened because she failed a drug test after taking substances that are not allowed.
The test found a steroid and another substance called ligandrol, which help athletes perform better.
Her ban started in July 2024 and will last until 2029.
This means she cannot compete in any games or official events during this time.
The agency that makes these decisions, NADA, says this shows they are serious about keeping sports fair and clean in India.
Manju Bala was a known athlete with a personal best throw of 64.88m.
Indian hammer thrower Manju Bala, a 2014 Asian Games medalist, has been banned for five years.
She tested positive for dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone, an anabolic steroid, and SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol).
The National Anti-Doping Agency's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel announced the decision on October 15, 2025.
Her suspension began on July 10, 2024, and will continue until July 2029.
The ban prevents her from participating in all national and international events.
- Who
- Indian hammer thrower Manju Bala
- What
- Suspended for five years after testing positive for banned substances
- When
- Decision announced October 15, 2025; suspension effective July 10, 2024, until July 2029
- Where
- India (National Anti-Doping Agency - NADA)
- Why
- Tested positive for dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone (anabolic steroid) and SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol).
Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Athlete (Manju Bala)
Substance Discovery
Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Confirmed the presence of prohibited substances dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone and SARMS LGD-4033 through testing.
Athlete (Manju Bala)
Did not present a successful defense against the positive test results.
Justification for Ban Length
Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
The nature of the detected substances (anabolic steroid and ligandrol) warrants a five-year suspension.
Athlete (Manju Bala)
Accepted a ban effective from July 10, 2024, making her ineligible until July 2029.
- Athlete Name
- Manju Bala
- Sport
- Hammer Throw
- Medal
- Bronze, 2014 Asian Games
- Ban Duration
- 5 years
- Reason for Ban
- Tested positive for dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone and SARMS LGD-4033
- Suspension Start Date
- July 10, 2024
- Ban Decision Date
- October 15, 2025
- End of Suspension
- July 2029
