Bhopal: A day after chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent Jagdish Tytler rubbished reports of Sunita Rani being stripped of her medals, Sports Minister Vikram Verma too denied that the 'B' sample of the athlete had tested positive for a banned drug.

Contradicting reports from Busan that a test on Sunita's 'B' sample conducted on October 16 tested positive for nandrolone, Verma said on Friday the second test was yet to be conducted.

The medals have also not been withdrawn yet, he said adding a decision in this regard could only be taken after a test on October 25. "Before Sunita Rani left for Busan, two tests had been conducted on her and in both of these she had tested negative.

It was only because of this that Sunita Rani had been allowed to proceed to Busan," he told reporters here. Full details about what happened after she reached Busan were not available till now, the Minister said.

Asked what action would be taken against Sunita if proved guilty, he said "There is no need for any such action. As it is if she really tests positive she cannot take part in any event for the next two years."

More details about what happened in Sunita's case would be sought from among others, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi and Jagdish Tytler, Verma said.

Sunita had won the gold in 1500m setting a Games record and a bronze in 5000m at the September 29-October 14 Games.

PTI