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UWW quick off the blocks; suspends Bajrang Punia till end-'24

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May 09, 2024 20:05

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United World Wrestling (UWW), which has been operating in lock-stop with the tainted Wrestling Federation of India for months now, has suspended vociferous WFI critic Bajrang Punia till the end of this year.

Reason? NADA's decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing to undergo a dope test. It bears noting that while the UWW has shown unseemly haste to take action against Bajrang, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), while aware of NADA's order, has sanctioned close to Rs 9 lakh ($10,800) for his training abroad.

Jan 17, 2024 18:01

Global tour: McIlroy putts for India as elite tourney destination

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IOA EC members oppose appointment of new CEO Raghu Iyer

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FIH defends signing with betting agency, says it’s 'way forward'

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2036 Olympics bid: Guj forms co. to build infra, budgets Rs6000cr

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Formula E cancels Hyderabad E-Prix over Telangana govt 'contract breach'

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FIH signs 4-year media rights agreement with Viacom18

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