As we inch closer to 2025, here are the top five controversies of Indian sports, which made 2024 a bit more interesting -

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1. Anwar Ali-ISL Row: Indian football fans were left shocked after defender Anwar Ali was handed a four-month suspension from the Indian Super League by the AIFF.

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AIFF found Anwar guilty of terminating his four-year loan deal with Mohun Bagan Super Giant after he moved to East Bengal.

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2. Antim Panghal's Paris Games Eviction: During Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Antim Panghal tried to facilitate her sister's entry into the athletes village through her accreditation card.

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As a result, she sparked a major controversy and was called back to India by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

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3. Vinesh Phogat Olympics Disqualification: Vinesh's incredible Paris Olympics journey to the women's 57kg freestyle wrestling final was halted as she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight.

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Having been under the weight limit on the first day - when she won her three bouts - she was stripped of her medal and not allowed to play the final.

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4. Bajrang Punia's Four-Year Suspension: India wrestler Bajrang Punia was handed a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency after he failed to provide his sample for dope test.

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"The Panel holds that the Athlete is liable for sanctions under Article 10.3.1 and liable for ineligibility for a period of 4 years," the ADDP said in its order.

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5. KL Rahul-Sanjeev Goenka Altercation: After losing an IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a video went viral on social media showing Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv giving a mouthful to Rahul.

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This incident sparked a major controversy as many former cricketers came forward and slammed the LSG owner for publicly insulting Rahul.

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5 Biggest Controversies In Indian Sports In 2024

As we inch closer to 2025, here are the top five controversies of Indian sports, which made 2024 a bit more interesting -