US EditionRenowned Discus Thrower Seema Punia Suspended for Doping Violation | Sports-Games
Seema Antil, 42, suspended for 16 months for testing positive for a specified gynaecological medicine in 2024, marking her third doping offence, the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel said.
- The ADDP in New Delhi imposed a 16‑month suspension on Seema Antil Punia effective November 10, 2025.
- Because the drug was classified as a 'specified substance,' no automatic provisional suspension applied, and NADA did not specify the exact substance in its announcement after Seema Antil Punia's 2024 sample returned adverse findings for a gynaecological medicine.
- Seema Antil Punia's record shows multiple prior cases and high marks, including her 64.84m personal best, which was not ratified by the AFI.
- Amid disciplinary scrutiny, Seema Antil Punia has not competed since the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 and withdrew from a Doha team selection after consultations with coaches and well‑wishers, while the Athletics Federation of India reprimanded then reprieved her.
- NADA also announced multiple suspensions across athletics this week, including four-year bans for distance runner Pooja Yadav, marathoner Kulldeep Singh, and steeplechaser Chavi Yadav.
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Renowned Discus Thrower Seema Punia Suspended for Doping Violation | Sports-Games
Discus thrower Seema Antil Punia has been suspended for 16 months by the National Anti-Doping Agency due to a doping violation. Punia's ban will be effective from November 10, 2025, affecting her illustrious career which includes multiple medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
Seema Punia Faces 16-month Suspension by NADA for Doping Violation
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. As per the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel's official list of sanctioned athletes, the forty-two-year-old's ban will be effective from November 10, 2025. Sports News | Seema Punia Faces 16-month Suspension by NADA for Doping Violation.
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As per the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel's official list of sanctioned athletes, the forty-two-year-old's ban will be effective from November 10, 2025.
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