NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic champion in badminton, has been suspended for 18 months as a consequence of violations of the BWF’s anti-doping whereabouts clause. The suspension is efficient instantly, leading to Bhagat lacking the upcoming Paris Paralympics, a big loss for India’s medal prospects.
The whereabouts clause is an important side of anti-doping laws.It requires athletes to supply detailed details about their areas for out-of-competition testing. Failure to adjust to this clause can result in suspensions, as seen in Bhagat’s case.
“In 1 March 2024, the Courtroom of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) Anti-Doping Division discovered Bhagat in breach of the BWF anti-doping laws for committing three whereabouts failures inside 12 months,” the Badminton World Federation (BWF) stated in a press release.
“Bhagat, an SL3 athlete, appealed this determination to the CAS Appeals Division. On 29 July 2024, the CAS Appeals Division dismissed the Bhagat’s attraction and confirmed the CAS Anti-Doping Division determination of 1 March 2024. His interval of ineligibility is now in impact,” the assertion added.
Pramod Bhagat’s suspension is efficient until September 1, 2025.
“This can be very unhappy and unlucky. He was a certain shot medal for India on the Paralympics however he’s a fighter and I’m certain he’ll come again stronger,” Indian para-badminton head coach Gaurav Khanna instructed PTI.
Pramod Bhagat has been a cornerstone of Indian para-sports, notably in para-badminton. He has impressed many together with his achievements and dedication to the game. His profession is marked by important milestones, together with a gold medal within the males’s singles SL3 class on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Along with his Paralympic success, Bhagat has gained a number of gold medals on the World Championships and Asian Para Video games. His contributions have been pivotal in establishing India’s prominence in para-badminton globally.
The 36-year-old shuttler had equalled the legendary Lin Dan of China by successful a fifth World Championships title in February final 12 months at Pattaya, Thailand.
The whereabouts clause is an important side of anti-doping laws.It requires athletes to supply detailed details about their areas for out-of-competition testing. Failure to adjust to this clause can result in suspensions, as seen in Bhagat’s case.
“In 1 March 2024, the Courtroom of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) Anti-Doping Division discovered Bhagat in breach of the BWF anti-doping laws for committing three whereabouts failures inside 12 months,” the Badminton World Federation (BWF) stated in a press release.
“Bhagat, an SL3 athlete, appealed this determination to the CAS Appeals Division. On 29 July 2024, the CAS Appeals Division dismissed the Bhagat’s attraction and confirmed the CAS Anti-Doping Division determination of 1 March 2024. His interval of ineligibility is now in impact,” the assertion added.
Pramod Bhagat’s suspension is efficient until September 1, 2025.
“This can be very unhappy and unlucky. He was a certain shot medal for India on the Paralympics however he’s a fighter and I’m certain he’ll come again stronger,” Indian para-badminton head coach Gaurav Khanna instructed PTI.
Pramod Bhagat has been a cornerstone of Indian para-sports, notably in para-badminton. He has impressed many together with his achievements and dedication to the game. His profession is marked by important milestones, together with a gold medal within the males’s singles SL3 class on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Along with his Paralympic success, Bhagat has gained a number of gold medals on the World Championships and Asian Para Video games. His contributions have been pivotal in establishing India’s prominence in para-badminton globally.
The 36-year-old shuttler had equalled the legendary Lin Dan of China by successful a fifth World Championships title in February final 12 months at Pattaya, Thailand.
