NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has once again suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, weeks after his initial suspension was revoked by the Anti-Disciplinary Doping Panel (ADDP). This action follows allegations that Punia refused to provide a urine sample for a dope test during selection trials in Sonepat on March 10. NADA issued a formal notice of charge to Punia, leading to his provisional suspension.
NADA had first suspended Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on April 23 for not providing a urine sample during the selection trials. This suspension was also upheld by the World Governing body UWW. However, the ADDP revoked this suspension on May 31, citing that NADA had not issued a formal "notice of charge." According to a PTI report, with the notice served now, the suspension has been reimposed.
