Manchester: In a shocking jolt to the celebrations over its tremendous performance in the Commonwealth Games, India on Monday faced the danger of slipping from its unprecedented third position in the medals tally with yet another weightlifter failing the dope test.

Lifter Satheesha Rai, who won two gold and one bronze in the games, which concluded on Sunday, has tested positive for a stimulant, according to A S V Prasad, director of Indian Olympic Association.

The Commonwealth Games federation has made no official announcement about Rai so far. The Indians will certainly appeal.

If Rai is stripped of his medals, India's original haul of 32 golds will be reduced to 30, one less than Canada – which will then climb to the third position behind Australia and England in the medals tally.

PTI