NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has failed a drugs test, the country's anti-doping agency said Sunday, raising doubts about his inclusion in the Olympic squad less than two weeks before the Rio Games begin.

Yadav, a Commonwealth Games gold medalist, qualified for next month's Olympics in the 74-kilogram freestyle category, but tested positive for a banned steroid during routine testing.

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