Sharapova positive test sparks renewed vigilance in NZ

Athletes in New Zealand have become more vigilant about the medication and supplements they take in the wake of Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova’s positive test, Drug Free Sports New Zealand (DFSNZ) said on Monday. The five-times grand slam champion announced in March she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January. Sharapova said she had been unaware that it had been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from Jan. 1.

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Sharapova positive test sparks renewed vigilance in NZ