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‘Political conspiracy’, says wrestler

‘Political conspiracy’, says wrestler

28 Nov 2024

Terming his four years suspension as a political conspiracy, Olympian wrestler and Congress leader Bajrang Punia has accused the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of indulging into a political vendetta against his activism. Reacting sharply to NADA, the bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics said the agency’s decision was the result...

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Bajrang Punia’s 4-Year Suspension: A Fair Decision or Unjust Punishment?

Bajrang Punia’s 4-Year Suspension: A Fair Decision or Unjust Punishment?

27 Nov 2024

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has handed wrestler Bajrang Punia a four-year suspension. This follows his refusal to provide a sample during the national team selection trials on March 10. Earlier, NADA had suspended Bajrang on April 23. The global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), also imposed sanctions on...

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Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Bajrang Punia Congratulates Vinesh Phogat on Election Victory

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Bajrang Punia Congratulates Vinesh Phogat on Election Victory

08 Oct 2024

Ace wrestler and Congress leader Bajrang Punia congratulated Vinesh Phogat, who is leading from the Julana assembly seat in Haryana's Jind district. As per the Election Commission's website, Phogat is on track to win the seat with a lead of 5,231 votes against her nearest rival, BJP’s Yogesh Kumar. Bajrang...

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Kiran Baliyan Fails Dope Test: Asian Games Bronze-Winner Faces Suspension

Kiran Baliyan Fails Dope Test: Asian Games Bronze-Winner Faces Suspension

18 Sep 2024

In a significant development, Asian Games bronze-medal-winning shot-putter Kiran Baliyan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive for a banned substance. Baliyan, who made history as only the second Indian woman to win a medal in shot put at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games,...

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‘Leave Congress Or…’: Bajrang Punia Receives Death Threats Via WhatsApp

‘Leave Congress Or…’: Bajrang Punia Receives Death Threats Via WhatsApp

08 Sep 2024

On Sunday, Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia said he has received a death threat on WhatsApp from an international number. The caller had asked him to get out of the Congress party and otherwise, he will have to face dire consequences, threatening him it was a "first and last warning." Police...

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s Reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia: “The Move Began Two Years Ago”

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s Reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia: “The Move Began Two Years Ago”

07 Sep 2024

In his first response to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed, “The move started two years ago.” The former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader accused several top Congress figures of orchestrating the wrestlers' protest against him, which involved allegations of...

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Bajrang Punia Takes Charge As Working Chairman of All India Kisan Congress

Bajrang Punia Takes Charge As Working Chairman of All India Kisan Congress

06 Sep 2024

Hours after joining the Congress party, Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia was made the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress on Friday. Announcing the development, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal tweeted: "Hon'ble Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Shri Bajrang Punia as the Working Chairman...

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Vinesh Phogat Expresses Pride in Joining Congress Ahead of Haryana Polls

Vinesh Phogat Expresses Pride in Joining Congress Ahead of Haryana Polls

06 Sep 2024

Olympians and prominent wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have officially joined the Congress party, a significant political development just weeks before the Haryana Assembly elections. The duo, who led protests against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations last year, met...

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Sakshi Malik on Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Joining Congress: “Their Personal Choice”

Sakshi Malik on Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Joining Congress: “Their Personal Choice”

06 Sep 2024

Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik commented on the impending political induction of fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat into the Congress party, stating that it was their personal decision to enter politics. Malik clarified that, despite receiving political offers herself, she has no plans to pursue a political career,...

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Haryana Polls: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to Join Congress Party

Haryana Polls: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to Join Congress Party

06 Sep 2024

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are set to officially join the Congress party today at 2 PM at the residence of Indian National Congress (INC) President Mallikarjun Kharge, located on Rajaji Marg, according to sources. This development comes at a crucial time, as Haryana gears up for its upcoming...

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