Russia used ammonia inhalants to ‘delay fatigue’ during World Cup
Russia’s football team used ammonia inhalants during their World Cup campaign, their doctor has revealed.
Speaking to Sport.ru, Eduard Bezuglov, admitted that the team’s use of the ammonia based chemical, but insisted it could not be construed as doping.
“This is common ammonia, which is moistened in cotton wool and breathed in,” he told Sport.ru. “This is done by thousands of athletes to perk them up...It has nothing to do with doping,” he added.
The revelation followed a video released by German newspaper showing Russian player rubbing their noses during games.
Ammonia inhalants or smelling salts are not prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Code, but are used by powerlifters to improve performance.
Ammonia acts as a stimulant, delaying fatigue and fit the definition of doping, Bild cited experts as saying.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
