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Indian Wrestler Antim Panghal Faces Uncertain Future After Controversial Olympic Exit

Panghal and her team return to India amid disciplinary issues and potential ban following Olympic defeat.

  • Antim Panghal left Paris after an early Olympic exit and a disciplinary breach involving her sister's use of her accreditation card.
  • The Indian Olympic Association is considering a three-year ban for Panghal and her coaches, though no official decision has been made.
  • Panghal's sister was detained by police for attempting to enter the athletes' village with Panghal's accreditation card.
  • Reports of an altercation between Panghal's coaches and a Paris taxi driver have been downplayed by the wrestler.
  • Panghal has requested privacy and support as she returns to India.
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