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At No Stage Did I Refuse To Give Dope Sample: Bajrang Punia

Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has claimed that he refused to provide urine samples during the selection trials in Sonepat in March because the dope control officials failed to furnish adequate proof that they were carrying proper equipment to conduct the tests. The Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist said he had only demanded an explanation from the officials as on one of the two previous occasions, they (NADA officials) had come with expired kits while during other time, they appeared with only one testing kit as opposed to the mandatory three.

"Expired Kit Brought": Wrestler Bajrang Punia's Big Allegation After Doping Ban

Following the suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Sunday, wrestler Bajrang Punia opened up on the issue saying that never refused to give his samples to the NADA officials for the doping test.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Suspended By National Anti Doping Body: Report

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. According to sources, Punia failed to provide his urine sample for the selection trials at Sonepat on March 10, prompting NADA to issue the order suspending him from participation in any future events. "With subject to paragraph 4:1:2 below and in accordance with article 7.4 of the NADR 2021, Bajrang Punia has been immediately provisionally suspended from participation in any competition or activity prior to the final decision reached at a hearing in this matter," read an official release from NADA dated April 23.

Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine

Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2024 by Time magazine. Sakshi, India's only female Olympic medallist in wresting, has been honoured for her relentless fight against alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

WFI To Withdraw Circular On Conducting Trials For Upcoming Events

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which has been placed under suspension by the Centre, told the Delhi High Court on Thursday it will withdraw its circular on conducting selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament. Taking note of the statement made by WFI's counsel, Justice Sachin Datta said the trials shall proceed as per the circular issued by the ad-hoc committee supervising the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India.

Delhi High Court Asks Centre, WFI To Reply To Wrestlers' Plea Against Federation Elections

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of the Centre and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian for declaring as illegal the December 2023 elections held by the sports body and setting it aside. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the Central government, WFI and Ad-Hoc Committee of WFI on the petition. The court granted time to the central government's standing counsel Anil Soni to get instructions in the matter and listed the plea for further hearing on March 7.

Bajrang Punia Refuses To Appear In Selection Trials Under WFI, Moves Court Against Selection Competition

Rejecting the Wrestling Federation of India's invitation to compete in the upcoming national trials, ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has moved an urgent joint petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking a stay on the selection competition being organised by the WFI in New Delhi on March 10-11. It has been learnt from reliable sources that Bajrang, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satywart Kadiyan moved the court on Wednesday and the matter will be heard on Friday. While Bajrang did not confirm filing a petition, he questioned the government's silence on the issues concerning Indian wrestling.

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At No Stage Did I Refuse To Give Dope Sample: Bajrang Punia

"Expired Kit Brought": Wrestler Bajrang Punia's Big Allegation After Doping Ban

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Suspended By National Anti Doping Body: Report

Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine

WFI To Withdraw Circular On Conducting Trials For Upcoming Events

Delhi High Court Asks Centre, WFI To Reply To Wrestlers' Plea Against Federation Elections

Bajrang Punia Refuses To Appear In Selection Trials Under WFI, Moves Court Against Selection Competition