Athletes using drugs prescribed by doctors for low blood pressure as stimulants. A Manorama News investigation revealed that the use of Mephentramine Sulphate was high among the participants in the tug-of-war competition. Medicines priced at Rs 390 are bought and sold by agents up to Rs 1500.
After the rope-pulling star was caught by the police with the medicine that can be used by 3500 people at one time, the fans raised a protest on social media.
Following this, the state government announced a lifetime ban on teams using Vali Associene drugs. But there is no system in the courts to detect drug use.
The use of the drug has also extended to the general public who engage in vigorous physical activity. Medicines costing Rs 390 are bought and sold up to Rs 1500 through agents. Meftermine is reaching Kerala even across Tamil Nadu border
Although not included in the list of narcotic drugs, such drugs that are harmful to health should be regulated. The authorities should be ready to take immediate action.
Doping use among tug-of-war players