Paralympic Games stripped after his positive drug test. At the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Swedish curler Glenn Ikonen tested positive for a banned substance and was suspended for six months by the IPC. He was removed from the rest of the curling competition but his team was allowed to continue. The 54-year-old curler said his doctor had prescribed a medication on the banned substances list. Another concern now facing Paralympic officials is the technique of "boosting". Athletes can artificially increase their blood pressure, often by self-harming, which has been shown to improve performance by up to 15%. This is most effective
India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Women India's swimming team consisted of 20 swimmers. India competed in synchronized swimming at the 2010 commonwealth games India will field 8 athletes including stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi India's table tennis team will consist of 10 athletes and 4 reserves Men Women's EAD Women 4 October 5 October 4 October 5 October Indian wrestling team comprises: India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games which were held in Delhi from 3 to 14 October 2010. India won 101 medals in total, including 38 Gold medals, enabling it to finish the Games at second position