Para sports fraternity stunned as it awaits dope verdict

News of sprinter Khairi Ishak's positive doping result comes as a blow to the local para sport scene, which has grown in depth and stature.
News of sprinter Khairi Ishak's positive doping result comes as a blow to the local para sport scene, which has grown in depth and stature. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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The local para sports community has reacted with shock upon learning that one of their own - sprinter Khairi Ishak - has been banned from competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Australia after a positive dope test.

However, they also urged against jumping to conclusions until a definitive verdict is delivered.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 13, 2018, with the headline Para sports fraternity stunned as it awaits dope verdict. Subscribe