Australian Hockey Player Tom Craig Suspended for Attempted Cocaine Purchase at Paris Olympics

Craig received a 12-month suspension, with six months fully served, after being arrested but not charged in Paris.

Tom Craig, 29, was arrested on August 7 in Paris for attempting to buy cocaine following the conclusion of his Olympic participation.
Hockey Australia has imposed a 12-month suspension on Craig, with six months to be served fully and the remaining six contingent on behavioral requirements.
Craig has publicly apologized, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing regret for embarrassing his family, teammates, and the Australian Olympic team.
Despite the suspension, Craig remains eligible for selection to the 2025 Australian National Field Hockey men's team.
Craig, an experienced player with over 100 games for Australia, was part of the silver medal-winning squad at the Tokyo Olympics.