In a development that tarnishes India's stature in the sporting world, a 19-year-old Indian athlete has been sentenced to prison for doping offences.

Aman Malik was sentenced for three years on Friday and has been fined one million Kenyan Shillings — roughly Rs 6.9 lakh — after he was found guilty on four counts for possession of banned substances.

Malik was arrested after a multi-agency raid that involved the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. During the raid, the agencies found human growth hormones, meldonium, mannitol, and unused intravenous bags and syringes in his possession in Iten, Kenya.

If Malik defaults on the fine, one year will be added to his sentence. ADAK hailed the sentencing, saying the judgement shows how Kenya is seriou

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