Bajrang Punia

Wrestler turned politician Bajrang Punia was caught spreading fake news regarding the farmer protests on social media on 26 September

Bajrnag Punia has been suspended twice by NADA this year. The matter has been posted for hearing in October.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh said on Saturday that the joining of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to the Congress party was proof that the Congress was behind the wrestlers' protest

On 6th September, wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat joined the Indian National Congress ahead of the assembly election in Haryana

While Bajrang Punia had received temporary relief, Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel had allowed NADA to officially charge him over refusing to hand over his urine sample.

On 23rd April, NADA issued a notice to Bajrang Punia asking him to reply by 7th May. As per reports, so far Bajrang Punia has not replied to the notice and hence has been provisionally suspended. 

It is worth noting that wrestler Rohit Kumar who defeated Bajrang Punia lost to Sujeet Kalakal in the final match

Bajrang Punia suffered a crushing 1-9 defeat against Rohit Kumar in the men's freestyle 65kg semifinal

The Wrestling Federation of India announced the trials on March 10-11, including the names of star grapplers Bajrang (65kg freestyle), Vinesh (55kg), and Sakshi (62kg), who declared her retirement from the sport on the day Sanjay Singh was elected president.

Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik protested the appointment of Karan Bhushan Singh as president of UP Wrestling Association.