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New Delhi, Dec 24 (Ians) Basketball player, Satnam Singh Bhamara, who had created history after becoming the first Indian to be picked in an NBA draft in 2015, has been banned for two years for doping.

The Anti Doping Discpilinary Panel of National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has imposed the ban on Satnam after he tested positive for Higenamine Beta-2-Agonist.

"Satnam Singh Bhamara, basketball player, tested positive for Higenamine Beta-2-Agonist. Anti Doping Discpilinary Panel has imposed two years ineligbility on him," Nada said in a tweet on Thursday.

Higenamine was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) Prohibited List in 2017 and is classified as a beta-2 agonist, which means it is prohibited at all times, both in and out-of-competition.

Satnam, who plays the centre position, was named to the opening night roster of the Texas Legends - the D League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, the team that drafted him 52nd overall in the 2015 draft.

In the year 2015, something astonishing and completely unexpected happened in the world of Indian basketball. 19-year-old, Satnam Singh Bhamara created history, becoming the first Indian to be selected in the National Basketball Association (NBA).?

Zee Studios will produce an original digital film based on the inspirational journey of Satnam Singh that will stream exclusively on ZEE5 soon.

Excited for the film based on his life, Satnam Singh shared, "It feels unreal that a film is being made on me! As a sportsman, I have always loved films based on sports, and I feel honored that this film is my story."?

"What excites me most is that this is a basketball film, the first of its kind. I hope that the film will boost the game and more kids will want to try it out. There is huge potential for the game to grow in India if only more people come out in support of it.

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