Russain Tennis legend Maria Sharapova failed in the doping test at the Australian Open. The Tennis Star herself shared the news to media in the press conference.
Sharapova reveals she was tested positive for Meldonium which is used to taking since 2006. 'I failed the test and I take full responsibility for it. I made a mistake. I let my fans down. I don't know what the consequences could be but I just want one more chance to play the game,' she said.
Actually, Changes were made to the World Anti-Doping Agency banned list for 2016. Sharapova didn't bother to have a look at the changes made before taking the drug and paid the price. There is buzz that she might face a 1 year suspension. Nike withdrew Ad deal with Sharapova after she failed the Drug test.
Maria Sharapova is playing Tennis from the age of 4. She won Grand Slam five times and had been World No.1 in the past. She is one of the highest paid athletes in the World.
Sharapova reveals she was tested positive for Meldonium which is used to taking since 2006. 'I failed the test and I take full responsibility for it. I made a mistake. I let my fans down. I don't know what the consequences could be but I just want one more chance to play the game,' she said.
Actually, Changes were made to the World Anti-Doping Agency banned list for 2016. Sharapova didn't bother to have a look at the changes made before taking the drug and paid the price. There is buzz that she might face a 1 year suspension. Nike withdrew Ad deal with Sharapova after she failed the Drug test.
Maria Sharapova is playing Tennis from the age of 4. She won Grand Slam five times and had been World No.1 in the past. She is one of the highest paid athletes in the World.