In a shocking news, NADA disciplinary panel clears Narsingh Yadav of doping charges, says he is a victim of sabotage.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was quick to answer the next most important question- will Narsingh be able to go to Rio?. WFI said Narsingh will represent India in Rio.
However, WFI president Brijbhushan says, “Narsingh’s Rio participation is subject to approval from WADA & IOC.”
Narsingh thanked his fans, media who supported him. “Would aim to get a medal for India from Rio, ” Narsingh said.
I thank the public, media and everyone who supported me and stood by the truth: Narsingh Yadav #RioOlympics pic.twitter.com/yH1NyVO2yB
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 201
Narsingh qualified for the Rio Olympic after winning the world championship. But NADA exonerates him from the doping allegation and made it clear that he may be a victim of a competitor’s illicit interest.
Narsingh is India’s first wrestler who qualified for the 75 kg freestyle wrestling in the Rio Olympic.
There is no fault & negligence on #NarsinghYadav‘s part, he is a victim of sabotage done by a competitor: NADA panel pic.twitter.com/CBGJMmAde6
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 2016
Amidst this news, Sushil Kumar tweeted and said, “Now I want him to go win for me and the country.”
बहुत ख़ुशी की बात है l मेरा सपोर्ट पहले भी था आज भी है और कल भी रहेगा l go win for me and the country #NarsinghYadav
— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) August 1, 2016
But as Narsingh was about to leave for Rio he was found positive in doping test conducted by NADA in June.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh threw his support to Narsingh and indicated that a competitor laid out a conspiracy against Narsingh.
Sushil Kumar who has won bronze and silver in Olympic and was the poster boy of Indian wrestling showed interest and said he would go to Rio and fight for 75 kg wrestling.
But WFI ruled out Sushil’s demand for a fight between him and Narsingh. Narsingh throughout the year performed as a 75 kg wrestler while Sushil Kumar never played in this category. So his claim was not supported by WFI.
As WFI ruled out Sushil’s call, Narsingh was preparing hard for Rio at SAI Sonepat academy.
But, it is not clear how is the competitor behind this sabotage.
Watch the WFI president hosting the PC
#NarsinghYadav will go to Rio, I am sure of it: WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh #RioDopeJolt https://t.co/PqRvDucYYn
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) August 1, 2016