Paris Olympics medallist Aman banned for a year
New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Paris Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Aman Sehrawat has been suspended for one year by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after being disqualified from the World Championships for failing to make weight.
Aman, a strong medal contender in 57kg, was 1.7kg over the prescribed limit on the morning of his weigh-in and forfeited his bout.
WFI issued a show cause notice to Aman on September 23 "seeking an explanation regarding his disqualification due to exceeding the weight limit by 1.7kg." The federation said his reply was reviewed by the disciplinary committee. He was also asked to appear before a five-member committee headed by WFI president Sanjay Kumar Singh which also had the national coaches in attendance. Clar...
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