Tokyo gold medalist Pramod suspended, to miss Paris Paralympics

Pramod Bhagat, India’s star para-badminton player and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medalist, was suspended for 18 months for not complying with the whereabouts clause in anti-doping regulations. This suspension means Bhagat will miss the Paris Paralympics, severely impacting India’s chances. Bhagat’s illustrious career includes multiple gold medals in World Championships and Asian Para Games.