1. NADA has indefinitely suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia affecting his Paris Olympics preparation.
2. Punia’s failure to submit a urine sample during Sonepat trials on March 10 prompted the suspension.
3. The suspension casts doubt on Punia’s participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Sports, May 05: The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has indefinitely suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, potentially impacting his Paris Olympics preparations.
Punia reportedly failed to provide a urine sample during the Sonepat trials on March 10, leading to his suspension.
NADA’s April 23 statement cited regulations, placing Punia under provisional suspension pending a hearing.
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Punia, a key figure in Indian wrestling, faced prior allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
His participation in upcoming trials may be affected, with no Indian wrestler securing an Olympic quota in the 65kg category.
