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‘If I join the BJP then I think all my bans will be lifted’: Bajrang Punia reacts to NADA suspension | Sport-others News

‘If I join the BJP then I think all my bans will be lifted’: Bajrang Punia reacts to NADA suspension | Sport-others News

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Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia who was suspended for 4 years by NADA due to his ‘refusal’ to provide sample for dope test, said on Wednesday that it wasn’t shocking and accused the government of being vindictive. “It is not shocking because this issue about trial has been going on for last one year. I have said in the past too that I have not refused to give sample to NADA. When they visited my home to conduct the dope test, they came with an expiry kit (in December, 2023). I have also posted this on social media,” he told reporters. “You can’t give expiry kit to any player and as far as I am concerned, my team was there, so they saw it. They came carrying expiry kits dated 2020, 2021, 2022. I gave my urine sample but then my team checked the kit and found out that it was expired. So we made a video of the kit and we mailed NADA, called them to inform about the mistake. But they did not …

‘Ban is not shocking, govt is trying to exact revenge’: Bajrang Punia

‘Ban is not shocking, govt is trying to exact revenge’: Bajrang Punia

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Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, suspended for four years on Tuesday due to his refusal to provide samples for a dope test, said his ban will be quashed if he joins the ruling BJP. The National Anti-Doping Agency had first suspended Bajrang on April 23 for his refusal to give samples for the dope test in March. Following NADA’s suspension, the sport’s world governing body UWW also slapped him with a suspension. However, NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping Panel (ADDP) revoked his ban in May. NADA served a fresh notice to Bajrang NADA for a dope test and accused him of refusing the test. Bajrang, however, challenged the charge on July 11 in a written submission following which hearings were held on September 20 and October 4. Following this, the 30-year-old wrestler was suspended again. यह चार साल का प्रतिबंध मेरे खिलाफ व्यक्तिगत द्वेष और राजनीतिक साजिश का परिणाम है। मेरे खिलाफ यह कार्रवाई उस आंदोलन का बदला लेने के लिए की गई है, जो हमने महिला पहलवानों के समर्थन में चलाया था। उस आंदोलन में हमने …

NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for four years for violation of anti-doping code | Sport-others News

NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for four years for violation of anti-doping code | Sport-others News

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The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team. NADA had first suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler on April 23 for the offence following which, the World Governing body UWW had also suspended him. Bajrang had appealed against the provisional suspension and NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping panel (ADDP) had revoked it on May 31 till NADA issues the notice of charge. NADA, then on June 23 served the notice to the wrestler. Bajrang, who joined Congress along with fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat and was given charge of All India Kisan Congress, had challenged the charge on July 11 in a written submission following which hearings were held on September 20 and October 4. “The Panel holds that the Athlete is liable for sanctions under Article 10.3.1 and liable for ineligibility for a period of 4 years,” the ADDP said in its order. The suspension means that Bajrang will not be able …

NADA suspends Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for four years – India TV

NADA suspends Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for four years – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Bajrang Punia. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia, a bronze medallist at the Tokyo Games, for four years for violating the anti-doping code. The NADA suspended Punia for refusing to give a sample for a dope test during selection trials in March. The suspension begins on April 23, 2024. NADA had initially suspended Bajrang on April 23 for the offence, which was also supported by the World Governing body UWW. The World body had also suspended the grappler. Bajrang challenged the provisional suspension, following which the NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping Panel (ADDP) had revoked it on May 31. The revocation was in force until the formal issuance of a notice by NADA on June 23. Bajrang had challenged the charge in writing on July 11. The hearings on Bajrang’s case were done on September 20 and October 4. NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping Panel (ADDP) confirmed the suspension in its order. “The Panel holds that the Athlete is liable for sanctions under Article 10.3.1 and liable for ineligibility for a period of 4 …