Bajrang Punia
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If I join BJP, my NADA ban will be lifted: Bajrang Punia
New Delhi: India’s Olympic medal-winning Wrestler Bajrang Punia said that the 4-year suspension imposed on him by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) would be lifted if he were to join the Bharatiya…
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NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for four years for violation of anti-doping code
New Delhi: The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the…
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Bajrang Punia takes charge as All India Kisan Congress Working President
New Delhi: Wrestler Bajrang Punia took charge as Working President of the All India Kisan Congress here on Tuesday. All India Kisan Congress National President Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Congress General Secretary Kumari…
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HC seeks NADA’s stand on plea by wrestler Bajrang Punia against suspension
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on a petition by wrestler Bajrang Punia challenging his suspension. Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice…
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Wrestler Bajrang Punia moves Delhi HC against suspension by NADA
New Delhi: Ahead of the Senior World Wrestling Championships to be held in Albania in October, wrestler Bajrang Punia has approached the Delhi High Court challenging his suspension by the National Anti-Doping…
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Railways accepts Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia’s resignation with immediate effect
New Delhi: The Railways on Monday accepted the resignations of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, officials said. In separate notices issued on Monday, the Northern Railway said their resignations tendered on…
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Days after joining Congress, Bajrang Punia receives threat message
Chandigarh: Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia, who joined the Congress, has received a threat message over WhatsApp warning him with dire consequences, police said on Sunday. Punia has filed a complaint at Bahalgarh…
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Railways initiate process to relieve Phogat, Punia
New Delhi: The Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, with both players expected to be relieved “as early as possible,” railway…
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Vinesh, Bajrang’s political debut won’t hurt BJP’s chances: Shahnawaz Hussain
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday criticised Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for joining Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. The wrestlers’ entry into politics has…
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Bajrang Punia appointed Working Chairman of All India Kisan Congress
New Delhi: In a major development, Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia was appointed the Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress on Friday. “Hon’ble Congress President has approved the proposal of the…
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Any BJP candidate will defeat Phogat, Punia in Haryana: Bhushan
Gonda: Former BJP MP and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday sought to downplay wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia’s foray into politics, saying any BJP candidate will defeat them…
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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress, may contest Haryana polls
New Delhi: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday ahead of the Haryana assembly polls, with the party saying its Central Election Committee would decide if they would…
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Haryana polls: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat to contest on Congress ticket
In the latest political development, India’s top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have joined the Congress on Wednesday, September 4 ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. Phogat and Punia met senior…
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It’s a big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail decision to frame charges against Singh
New Delhi: Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big…
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Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification race
Sonepat: Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya — the Tokyo Games medallists — were on Sunday eliminated from the race for the Paris Olympics qualification after losing their respective bouts in the selection…
