national anti doping agency suspends wrestler bajrang punia for four years NADA suspended Bajrang Punia for four years: Had refused to give sample for dope test in national team selection trial.

This photo of Bajrang is from March 10, when he lost in the national trials.

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia for four years. Bajrang had refused to give his sample for dope test during the selection trials of the national team on March 10, due to which he has been suspended. Bajrang Punia, the bronze medalist in the Tokyo Olympics, was earlier temporarily suspended on April 23. After this, the World Wrestling Organization (UWW) also took action against him. Bajrang had appealed against this suspension, after which it was canceled till May 31. After this, NADA issued a notice to Bajrang on 23 June. Bajrang challenged this decision on July 11, after which hearings were held on September 20 and October 4. Now in its order the NADA Doping Panel (ADDP) has continued his four-year suspension. NADA suspended Bajrang Punia for four years: Had refused to give sample for dope test in national team selection trial.

Brij Bhushan was accused of sexual exploitation Wrestlers had accused former WFI President Brij Bhushan of sexual exploitation of female wrestlers. There was a movement regarding this under the leadership of Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. The wrestlers first staged a protest at Jantar Mantar. After this, the Supreme Court gave orders on his petition and Delhi Police registered a case against Brij Bhushan.

The hearing of this case is going on in the court. During this time, WFI elections were held and Sanjay Singh, close to Brij Bhushan, won the elections. After which apart from Bajrang, Vinesh Phogat also returned her awards. Whereas Sakshi Malik retired from wrestling.

Bajrang had played Asian Games without giving trials. Bajrang Punia had lost in the semi-final match of Hangzhou Asian Games in China last year. Not only this, even in the bronze medal match, Bajrang was defeated by Japanese wrestler K. Yamaguchi was defeated 10-0. After his defeat, many people were furious on social media, because he had not participated in any competitive match before participating in the Asian Games.

He was also criticized for including him in the Indian squad for these games without trial.

Bajrang Punia had won gold in Commonwealth Games- 2022. Bajrang Punia had won bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. He won the gold medal for India in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Bajrang Punia defeated L of Canada in the final of men’s free style 65 kg weight category. McLean was defeated 9-2. This was Bajrang Punia’s second consecutive gold medal and third overall in the Commonwealth Games, although after winning that gold medal, he has not been able to do anything special.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia had returned the Padmashree award regarding the WFI elections. Wrestler Bajrang Punia had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced to return the Padmashree award. In this letter, Bajrang had expressed his opposition to the victory of Sanjay Singh, close to Brij Bhushan, on the post of President of the Indian Wrestling Association.

Three months ago, after not getting entry into the Prime Minister’s residence, Bajrang placed his award on the footpath in front. Bajrang said, ‘I will not be able to live such a respectable life after insulting women wrestlers, so I am returning my respect. Now I can no longer live under the burden of this honour.