Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to provide a sample during a drug test. The decision follows a series of events, including a lifted provisional suspension and appeals, and has sparked controversy due to Punia’s claims of unfair treatment and the use of expired testing kits.
Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has been served a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for a whereabouts failure. The notice comes amidst her busy political campaign for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Vinesh, who recently retired from wrestling after a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign, is required to provide details about her availability for dope tests, as per the NADA’s regulations. She is now required to respond to the notice within 14 days.
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.
