Long jump world record holder Mike Powell says supplements could be the reason behind athletes testing positive

Long jump world record holder Mike Powell believes it is possible that the Indian athletes in the centre of the dope scam may be innocent.

Powell, who is the ambassador for the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), was in the city yesterday to announce a 10-year strategic partnership with Nirmal Lifestyle to develop athletics in India. Powell shared his views on doping with MiD DAY.


Long jump world record holder Mike Powell in Mumbai yesterday. PICs/PRADEEP DHIVAR

Excerpts from an interview: