New Delhi [India], National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended wrestler and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia for anti-doping rule violation.The wrestler's lawyer, Vidushpat Singhania, also confirmed his suspension on Sunday.According to NADA, the wrestler had refused to provide his urine...
Last month, Punia was temporarily suspended after he refused to provide his urine sample to NADA during the selection trials in Sonipat on March 10.According to the Tribune report, 'The latest order was issued by NADA on Thursday and they have been asked to respond to the latest suspension by...
Lucknow, BJP, which performed well on the Lok Sabha seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in Uttar Pradesh in the last two general elections, has suffered a setback in the latest elections.Of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state, 17 are reserved for SCs (Dalits). The BJP won eight of them, while...
This is a party that thrived on its loyal group of bureaucrats and also lost its vote bank as bureaucrats started moving away from BSP.As chief minister, BSP president Mayawati was always fortunate to have a loyal entourage of bureaucrats to help her navigate the turmoil of Uttar Pradesh...
New Delhi: Experienced Jemimah Rodrigues and Pooja Vastrakar were on Thursday included in the Indian squads for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa on fitness conditions, while top-order batsman Priya Punia returned to the ODI squad.The women's selection committee announced...
Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) [India] In Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, where voting will take place in the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 20), the BJP has fielded Rajrani Rawat from the seat, while the Congress has fielded Rajrani Rawat has been fielded from the seat...
Barabanki (UP), Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday claimed that authorities did not allow Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter to land in Barabanki, where he was to attend a rally, but the district administration refuted the allegation. Said to be "baseless"...
New Delhi, Former MP Avtar Singh Bhadana joined Congress in the presence of AICC in-charge Deepak Babaria at the party headquarters here on Saturday.Babariya welcomed Bhadana into the party and said that his joining would benefit the organization.Babaria, in his letter to Congress candidate...
Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP led government, garners support for PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority) family ahead of elections on Barabanki Lok Sabha seat, Yadav stresses its importance The emphasis on socialism in Barabanki as the party's...
Aman said after his bout, "I slept last night knowing I only had to fight for six minutes today. Whether you win or lose doesn't matter. I just wanted to fight my fight."Speaking to IANS on Sunday, a coach at the Chhatrasal Stadium expressed happiness over Aman winning the quota place for...
Istanbul: Aman Sehrawat lived up to high expectations by securing a Paralympic Olympic quota in the men's freestyle 57kg category but Deepak Punia crashed out of the qualification race after a crushing first round defeat at the World Qualifiers here on Saturday.A strong performance was...
ISTANBUL: Deepak Punia was knocked out of the Paris Olympic Games qualification race after a crushing defeat in the first round, but youngsters Aman Sehrawat and Sujit Kalkal came close to securing a quota by reaching the semi-finals of the World Qualifiers here on Saturday.No Indian male...
New Delhi [India], Top wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday reiterated that he has not "refused" to provide his urine sample for doping test to the National Anti-Doping Agency. Punia was temporarily suspended by NADA on April 23 for allegedly refusing to provide. When a dope-control officer from...
"I would like to clarify about a report regarding my dope test. I never refused to give my sample, I asked for an answer from them regarding the finished kit sent to collect my sample. I wanted to know that What action was taken? Please reply and take my sample. My lawyer Vidhusfat Singhani will...
New Delhi [India], Following his suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Sunday, wrestler Bajrang Punia opened up on the issue and said that he never refused to give his samples to NADA officials for doping test. "I would like to clarify on the news that I am being asked to...
It is learned that Punia will be ineligible to participate in any tournament or trials until his suspension is lifted.Despite repeated calls, Bajrang was not available to comment on the matter.More details are awaited.
By Vipul Kashya New Delhi [India], The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has indefinitely suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, a move that could potentially jeopardize his bid to compete at the Paris Olympics. Which is going to happen at the end of this year. According to sources, Punia failed to...
Six-time MP Brij Bhushan faced a huge political blow due to sexual harassment allegations leveled against him, following which some of the country's top female wrestlers took to the streets.The latest development has drawn a sharp reaction from 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler...
New Delhi [India], The Indian 15s rugby team will set another milestone in their journey to the Asian frontier as they compete in the Asia Rugby Men's 15s Championship Division 1, the first time an Indian men's team has made it to the Asian Cup. Qualifying for Division 1 in Colombo, Sri Lanka on...
Qualifying for Division 1 brings the Indian team one step closer to competing in the highest level in Asia, the Asia Rugby 15s Championship.Led by veteran campaigner Deepak Punia and his deputy Hitesh Dagar, the men's team will take on Sri Lanka for their first match on April 30.On the other...