Wrestler Pooja Dhanda Suspended for One Year by NADA.

Sports | Dated: 26 Dec 2025

Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda, a World Championship bronze medalist, has been suspended for one year by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The suspension comes due to three "whereabouts failures" within a 12-month period, which is a violation of anti-doping regulations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Athletes in the Registered Testing Pool must provide their location details for out-of-competition testing.
  • Pooja Dhanda won bronze at the 2018 World Championships and silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
  • This suspension rules her out of upcoming national trials.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Athlete: Pooja Dhanda.
  • Sport: Wrestling.
  • Penalty: 1 Year Suspension.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian wrestler has been suspended by NADA for one year due to whereabouts failures?

Correct Answer: Pooja Dhanda

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NADA

  • DG – V.G. Somani (Example)
  • HQ – New Delhi