Sports

Delhi High Court Denies Immediate Relief To Bajrang Punia In Doping Case

The Delhi High Court has denied wrestler Bajrang Punia immediate relief in his anti-doping case. The court issued a notice to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and requested a response. It scheduled the next hearing for October.

Punia challenged his suspension by NADA, seeking an interim stay. He argued that the suspension violates his fundamental right to practice his profession and earn a livelihood under the Indian Constitution.

Punia’s Suspension and Petition

NADA suspended Punia after he refused to provide a urine sample during selection trials on March 10. NADA issued the second suspension on June 21, barring him from training or competing. The Disciplinary Anti-Doping Panel (ADDP) had previously lifted the first suspension due to NADA’s failure to provide proper notice.

Punia stated in his petition that the ongoing suspension could force him into retirement.

Risk to World Championship Participation

Punia wants to compete in the Senior World Wrestling Championship in Albania from October 28 to 31. However, the suspension jeopardizes his participation.

His lawyer, Vidushpat Singhania, argued that Punia did not refuse to provide a urine sample but raised concerns over the expired testing kit. The petition urges NADA to lift the ban so Punia can compete in the championship.

Also Read: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal To Appear In Court Over Ongoing Liquor Policy Scandal

Gopal Krishna

Recent Posts

PM Modi Arrives In Namibia On Historic State Visit; Strengthening India–Africa Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Windhoek the capital of Namibia, on Wednesday morning as part…

2 hours ago

Study Uncovers Why Promising Cancer Treatments Cause Serious Side Effects

Researchers at Melbourne’s Walter & Eliza Hall Institute have uncovered why some promising cancer treatments…

3 hours ago

Indian Markets Open Lower On Global Trade Uncertainty

The Indian stock market opened lower on July 9 due to mixed global signals, with…

3 hours ago

CBI Takes Custody Of Economic Fugitive Monika Kapoor After Extradition From US

Monika Kapoor, accused in a 2002 import-export fraud, has been extradited from the United States…

4 hours ago

Ram Bhajan Resonates At Alvorada Palace As PM Modi Begins State Visit

PM Modi received a warm welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasília, where a Ram Bhajan…

5 hours ago

India And Brazil Aim For Stronger Economic Ties; Set $20 Billion Trade Target

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and PM Modi met Tuesday to boost bilateral cooperation, focusing…

6 hours ago