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Sports News | Wrestler Reetika Hooda Suspended for Failing Dope Test
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New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) In a massive blow to Indian wrestling, talented Reetika Hooda, who became the country's first-ever U23 World champion in 2023, has been suspended provisionally by NADA for flunking a dope test, and is staring at a four-year ban. The 22-year-old Reetika, who also became the first Indian to qualify for the Olympics in heavyweight 76kg category, was tested on March 15 during the selection trials for the Asian Championship and her urine sample found traces of S1.1 Anabolic Androgenic Steroids, which is a prohibited substance. Also Read | UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Live Streaming, Poland vs Sweden: How to Watch Free Live Telecast of POL-W vs SWE-W on TV and Online Stream Details of Football Match in India. "There is nothing confirmed as yet. I have not done anything wrong. I will fully co-operate with the officials. I have full faith in NADA and the (Wrestling) Federation. I can't say more than that," Reetika told PTI. The wrestler is considering giving a 'B sample' for further test. Also Read | Will Cole Palmer Play Tonight in Fluminense vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Semifinal Match? Here's the Possibility of English Star Featuring in Starting XI. After a failed Olympic campaign, Reetika won a silver medal at the Asian Championship in March and also put up a dominant show at the UWW Ranking Series event in Mongolia, winning a gold in May this year. She has been gradually making a mark at the senior level and her suspension is a blow to Indian wrestling as she was a strong contender to win a medal at the World Championships later this year. She has lost just one bout in three competitions this year. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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