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08-07-2025
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Wrestler Reetika Hooda suspended for failing dope test
Reetika Hooda, who became the country's first-ever U23 World champion in 2023, has been suspended provisionally by NADA for flunking a dope test, and is staring at a four-year ban. read more In a massive blow to Indian wrestling, talented Reetika Hooda, who became the country's first-ever U23 World champion in 2023, has been suspended provisionally by NADA for flunking a dope test, and is staring at a four-year ban. The 22-year-old Reetika, who also became the first Indian to qualify for the Olympics in heavyweight 76kg category, was tested on March 15 during the selection trials for the Asian Championship and her urine sample found traces of S1.1 Anabolic Androgenic Steroids, which is a prohibited substance. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'There is nothing confirmed as yet. I have not done anything wrong. I will fully co-operate with the officials. I have full faith in NADA and the (Wrestling) Federation. I can't say more than that,' Reetika told PTI. The wrestler is considering going for a 'B sample' testing. After a failed Olympic campaign, Reetika won a silver medal at the Asian Championship in March and also put up a dominant show at the UWW Ranking Series event in Mongolia, winning a gold in May this year. She has been gradually making a mark at the senior level and her suspension is a blow to Indian wrestling as she was a strong contender to win a medal at the World Championships later this year. She has lost just one bout in three competitions this year.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Reetika Hooda, who made history as India's top heavyweight wrestler, suspended for doping
Paris Olympian, Asian Championship silver medallist and junior world champion wrestler Reetika Hooda has been provisionally suspended for one year after she tested positive for a banned drug. A promising heavyweight wrestler in the 76kg weight category — one of the few from the country to succeed in the higher categories — Reetika was handed a provisional suspension on July 7 after her sample, collected by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) during the selection trials in New Delhi, returned positive. The substance is yet to be known. Taking note of Reetika's failed dope test and the consequent action taken by NADA, the United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the 22-year-old until July 7, 2026. Hailing from the same academy where the Rio Olympics medallist Sakshi Malik learnt her craft, Reetika became the first from India to book a quota in the heaviest Olympic weight class for women at last year's Paris Olympics, where she lost in the quarterfinals. In October 2023, Reetika achieved another first for the country after being crowned the Under-23 World Champion. And earlier this year, she reached the final of the Asian Championship and returned with a silver medal. She was set to compete at the Ranking Series tournament in Budapest, starting July 17, and later in the World Championships in September. However, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials said she has been asked to leave the ongoing national camp at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Along with Reetika, two other wrestlers from the same academy as hers in Rohtak, have tested positive and been provisionally suspended.
News18
08-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Paris Olympian Wrestler Reetika Hooda Fails Dope Test: Report
Reetika Hooda has reportedly been provisionally suspended by NADA for doping. She and two other Rohtak wrestlers have left the national camp. Wrestler Reetika Hooda, who represented India at the Paris Olympics and won a silver medal at the Asian Championships, has tested positive for a banned substance. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has provisionally suspended her, pending further investigation and confirmation through the disciplinary process, as per a report in Hindustan Times. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Hooda has been asked to leave the ongoing national wrestling camp at the Indira Gandhi Stadium by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) following her provisional suspension for a doping violation. The report also mentions that two other wrestlers, including an Asian Championships bronze medallist, have also tested positive for banned substances and have been provisionally suspended. 'They have left the national camp. Interestingly all three are from the same training centre in Rohtak," the official was quoted as saying to HT. Who Is Reetika Hooda? Reetika, who competes in the 76kg weight class, has become one of India's top wrestlers since she qualified for the Paris Olympics and reached the quarterfinals. She secured a silver medal at the Asian Championships this year, and won gold at the Ulaanbaatar ranking series in May. She was a strong contender for a medal at the world championships scheduled in Zagreb in September. NADA provisionally suspended Reetika on July 7, 2025. It was revealed that she failed the test during a selection trial at the IG Stadium, where the women's national camp is being held. Following her failed dope test, UWW has suspended her until July 7, 2026. The national wrestling camp resumed this year after the Sports Ministry's suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India was lifted in March. A senior WFI official mentioned that since there was no national camp for almost two years, wrestlers were training at their centres and thus were not monitored. 'The wrestlers are now in the national camp and are being regularly tested," said the official. About the Author Ritayan Basu First Published: July 08, 2025, 16:27 IST
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Paris Olympian wrestler Reetika Hooda fails dope test
New Delhi: Paris Olympian and Asian Championships silver medallist Reetika Hooda has tested positive for a banned substance and has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency. India's 76kg woman wrestler Reetika Hooda. (Getty Images) Reetika has been asked by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to leave the ongoing national camp held at the IG Stadium, it has been learnt. Besides Reetika, two other wrestlers, including another Asian championship bronze medallist, have also failed dope tests and provisionally suspended, said a WFI official. 'They have left the national camp. Interestingly all three are from the same training centre in Rohtak,' the official added. Reetika, who competes in the 76kg weight class, has emerged as one of India's top wrestlers since she qualified for Paris Olympics and reached the quarterfinals. She won a silver medal at the Asian Championships this year, and gold at the Ulaanbaatar ranking series in May. She was one of India's strong contenders to win a medal at the world championships scheduled in Zagreb in September. NADA provisionally suspended Reetika on July 7, 2025. It was learnt she failed the test during a selection trial at the IG Stadium, where the women's national camp is on. Taking note of Reetika's failed dope test, UWW has suspended her until July 7, 2026. The wrestling national camp resumed this year, after the Sports Ministry's suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India was lifted in March. A senior WFI official said since there was no national camp for almost two years wrestlers were preparing at their training centres and therefore were not monitored. 'The wrestlers are now in the national camp and are being regularly tested,' said the official.
