India will fight afresh for 57kg category boxing quota place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after Parveen Hooda was suspended by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for whereabouts failure.
Parveen, who had won a quota for Paris 2024 by winning the bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games was imposed a suspension of 22 months, as confirmed by the Boxing Federation of India.
“While it’s regrettable that Parveen won’t be able to compete for India and will be serving the suspension, I am happy that we were able to at least reduce the suspension period and she will be back in the ring soon,” the president of BFI, said.
“I also extend my gratitude to all who contributed to securing India’s continued representation in this weight category for the Paris Olympics.”
More to follow.
Source Agencies
