Seema Punia suspended 16 months by NADA for doping violation

• Discus thrower Seema Punia received a 16-month suspension from NADA for a doping violation.
• The ban for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist is effective from November 10, 2025.
• Punia has a decorated career, including multiple medals at the Asian Games and four Commonwealth Games medals.
• NADA also announced suspensions for other athletes, including Pooja Yadav (4 years), Manjeet Kumar Mahto (6 years), and Nikesh Dhanraj Rathod (4 years).

Why It Matters: A prominent athlete's doping ban highlights integrity issues in sports.