Overview

• He is barred from all WFI-sanctioned national and international activities after the disciplinary panel deemed his September 29 explanation unsatisfactory.
• Sehrawat was 1.7 kg over the 57 kg limit at the World Championships morning weigh-in on September 14 in Zagreb and forfeited his opening bout.
• WFI said he had ample preparation time at the Porec camp from August 25 and argued the lapse damaged India’s image and wasted public funds.
• Chief coach Jagmander Singh and other support staff were questioned and issued formal warnings but not suspended.
• The 22-year-old attributed the miss to an overnight stomach issue and will seek revocation of the ban, as WFI’s tougher stance follows similar weight lapses involving Vinesh Phogat and Neha Sangwan.