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Tulika Maan Withdrawn from Commonwealth Games

Tulika Maan Withdrawn from Commonwealth Games
Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games? Explained: What happened, whereabouts rules, and what happens next · wionews.com

Tulika Maan, an Indian judoka, was withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games because she didn't follow the rules about telling where she would be for drug testing.

This is part of the anti-doping rules that all top athletes must follow.

The rules say athletes must tell where they will be every day so they can be tested for banned substances.

If they don't follow these rules, they can face penalties.

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) will now look into the case to decide if Tulika broke any rules.

If she did, it could affect her ability to compete in future events.

Key facts

Athlete
Tulika Maan
Event
2026 Commonwealth Games
Organization
Judo Federation of India (JFI)
Anti-Doping Body
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Whereabouts System
Requires athletes to provide detailed location information for testing
Consequence
Potential suspension if three whereabouts failures occur within 12 months

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