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- Indian judoka Arun Kumar has been withdrawn from the Indian team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after testing positive in a dope test, a withdrawal confirmed by Judo Federation of India president Mukesh Kumar.
- Arun, who was to compete in the men's 73 kg category, is considered one of India's most promising judokas, with gold medals at the 2023 Macau Junior Asian Cup and 2025 Taipei Asian Open and a bronze at the Hong Kong Asian Open.
- The banned substance found in his sample has not yet been disclosed, and the federation and anti-doping agencies are investigating to determine the length of any ban and further action.
- His removal is a setback both for his career and for India's judo medal prospects at the Games.
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- Which banned substance was found in Arun Kumar's sample
- Outcome of the investigation, including the length of any ban
- Whether any replacement is named for India in the men's 73 kg judo event
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