Mildronate (Meldonium) medication capsules are pictured in the production plant of the Grindeks pharmaceutical company in Riga, Latvia, in this November 23, 2010 file photo. Several major U.S. sports leagues are pushing to add the drug that led to a positive test for Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova to their banned list, but in many cases they will need player approval before they can hit that goal. Sharapova, who last week revealed she had tested positive for the banned drug meldonium at the Australian Open in January, is facing suspension of up to four years by the International Tennis Federation. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/Files
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Athletes in New Zealand have become more vigilant about the medication and supplements they take in the wake of Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova's positive test, Drug Free Sports New Zealand (DFSNZ) said on Monday.
The five-times grand slam champion announced in March she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January.
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