Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia, a bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, has challenged his provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the Delhi High Court. He argues that the suspension prevents him from competing in the upcoming World Wrestling Championships and seeks an independent investigation into the testing process. The controversy stems from NADA’s use of a single/expired kit for testing, leading to allegations of a cover-up by the anti-doping agency.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia, a Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to overturn his provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing a urine sample during the National selection trials in March. Punia argues that expired kits were used for sample collection and seeks an independent investigation.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia has accused the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of targeting him and trying to end his career. He claims NADA is attempting to silence him for questioning their procedures and alleges they have refused to take responsibility for providing him with an expired sample collection kit. Punia has vowed to fight the suspension and challenge NADA’s actions.
