Overview

• An independent tribunal upheld a four-year suspension for Goncalo Oliveira after a positive methamphetamine test, with eligibility to return on January 16, 2029 following credit for time served.
• Both A and B samples were positive and the panel ruled he failed to prove unintentional use after arguing contamination from a kiss.
• Pakistan’s athletics federation imposed a lifetime ban on Salman Iqbal, barring any coaching or office roles following an inquiry into alleged constitutional violations tied to Punjab body elections.
• Joshna Chinappa captured the Japan Open PSA Challenger women’s singles title in Yokohama, defeating Egypt’s Haya Ali 11-5, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8.
• India’s Abhay Singh opened with a straight-games win over Karim El Hammamy at the Silicon Valley Open, earning a second-round meeting with Victor Crouin.