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WFI Bans Olympic Bronze Medallist Aman Sehrawat for One Year Over World Championships Weight Miss

The federation imposed the year-long penalty effective September 23, citing an unsatisfactory response to a show-cause notice.

Overview

  • The suspension bars Sehrawat from all WFI-sanctioned national and international activities until September 2026.
  • At the Zagreb Worlds, he was 1.7 kg over the 57 kg limit on the morning of his weigh-in and forfeited his bout.
  • A five-member committee reviewed his explanation and coaching clarifications, deeming them inadequate after noting he had reported to a preparatory camp in Porec on August 25.
  • WFI warned the chief coach and support staff and signaled tighter oversight following recent weight-management cases involving Vinesh Phogat and Neha Sangwan.
  • Sehrawat says a sudden stomach issue derailed his weight cut and he plans to ask WFI to revoke the ban, which could jeopardize his participation in the 2026 Asian Games.