Rohit Sharma Matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni's Unwanted Captaincy Run

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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 she 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 due to 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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Rohit Sharma Matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni's Unwanted Captaincy Run

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5 Controversies That Rocked 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

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1. Anwar Ali-ISL RowIndian 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 EvictionDuring Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Antim Panghal she 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 DisqualificationVinesh's incredible Paris Olympics journey to the women's 57kg freestyle wrestling final was halted as she was disqualified due to 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 SuspensionIndia 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 AltercationAfter 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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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.

2. Antim Panghal's Paris Games Eviction

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

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 due to being 100 grams overweight.

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.

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.