CAS is hearing about Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat is going to take a big decision today. Before the decision on Vinesh, the news is not good for the Indian badminton player. Badminton World Federation has suspended badminton player Pramod Bhagat, who is going to represent India in Paris Paralympic Games. BWF has taken this decision due to Pramod's violation of doping rules.
Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months
After the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Paris, the Paralympic Games are now to be held there. The games will run from 28 August to 8 September, in which Pramod Bhagat is hopeful of a medal. Pramod Bhagat won the gold medal in the Paralympic Games held in Tokyo. But now he has been suspended for 18 months for violating doping rules, which means that Pramod Bhagat will not be able to perform in the Paralympic Games in Paris.
CAS pleaded guilty in this case
BWF issued a statement saying that they have suspended Tokyo Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat. His suspension is for 18 months. The statement also said that CAS i.e. Court of Arbitration for Sport has found Pramod Bhagat guilty of not disclosing his address three times within 12 months.