Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Indian Sprinter Summy Kaliraman Banned for Two Years by NADA
Summy Kaliraman, a young runner from India, has been banned from competing for two years.
This happened because she tested positive for a substance called Clomifene, which is against the rules in sports.
Kaliraman won a bronze medal in a relay race in 2021.
She was a promising athlete, known for running 200m and 400m races.
Her best time in the 400m was 53.18 seconds.
The ban started in October 2024, preventing her from participating in track events.
Summy Kaliraman, a quarter-miler, has been banned for two years by NADA.
The ban is due to a doping offense in 2024.
Kaliraman tested positive for Clomifene, a banned substance.
Her suspension began on October 14, 2024.
She won a bronze medal at the 2021 World U20 Championships 4x400m mixed relay.
- Who
- Summy Kaliraman, a track athlete.
- What
- Received a two-year ban for a doping offense.
- When
- The offense occurred in 2024; ban started October 14, 2024.
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya (bronze medal); Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium (personal best in 400m).
- Why
- Tested positive for Clomifene, a banned substance.
- Athlete
- Summy Kaliraman
- Sport
- Track and Field
- Specialty
- 200m and 400m sprints
- Ban Duration
- Two years
- Banned Substance
- Clomifene
- Ban Start Date
- October 14, 2024
- Bronze Medal
- 2021 World U20 Championships 4x400m mixed relay