Before the verdict on Vinesh Phogat, this Indian badminton player was punished, got a big punishment after being found guilty

By Newscrab Deskteam Aug 13, 2024, 19:31 IST

An Indian badminton player has been suspended for 18 months. This action has been taken against him by the Badminton World Federation. BWF said that CAS has found the Indian player guilty of not disclosing his address 3 times in 12 months. Apart from this, he has also been found guilty in the doping case.

Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months (Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

India is looking towards Paris. Because, a big decision is about to come on Vinesh Phogat. But, before the decision on Vinesh comes, the news is not good for a badminton player of India. Badminton World Federation has suspended Pramod Bhagat, the badminton player who is going to represent India in the Paris Paralympic Games. BWF has taken this decision against Pramod due to the doping rule violation committed by him.

Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months

After the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Paris, the Paralympic Games are now to be held there. These games will run from 28 August to 8 September, in which Pramod Bhagat was a big hope for a medal. Pramod Bhagat had won the gold medal in the Paralympic Games held in Tokyo. But now he has been suspended for 18 months for breaking the doping laws, which means that Pramod Bhagat will not showcase his performance in the Paralympic Games to be held in Paris.

CAS found guilty in this case, BWF took action

BWF issued a statement saying that they have suspended Tokyo Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat. His suspension is for 18 months. It was also said in the statement that CAS i.e. Court of Arbitration of Sports has found Pramod Bhagat guilty of not disclosing his address 3 times within 12 months.

There was an appeal against the decision against Pramod Bhagat, but CAS upheld its decision confirming him guilty. Pramod Bhagat's exclusion has dealt a big blow to India before the Paris Paralympics. This year he won the Para Badminton World Championship title for the fourth time. Earlier, Pramod Bhagat won this title in 2015, 2019 and 2022. After the suspension decision, Pramod Bhagat will not be seen playing in the Paris Paralympics. This means that he will not even have a chance to defend his gold medal.