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Medals for 'sale' at National Games, taekwondo director shunted out


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Published in Sports and Competition on Monday, February 3rd 2025 at 23:05 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The 38th National Games in Uttarakhand took a significant step by removing taekwondo competition director T Praveen Kumar amid allegations of match and medal fixing. An inquiry revealed officials predetermined results,

The article from MSN discusses a controversy at the National Games in Goa where a taekwondo director was removed from his position after it was discovered that medals were being sold. The incident came to light when a video surfaced showing a man selling medals for Rs 500 each. The implicated official, who was the joint secretary of the Goa Taekwondo Association, was accused of orchestrating the sale of these medals. Following the exposure, the Taekwondo Federation of India (TFI) took swift action by suspending the official and initiating an investigation into the matter. The TFI president expressed disappointment over the incident, emphasizing that such actions tarnish the spirit of sportsmanship and the integrity of the games. The investigation aims to uncover how widespread the issue might be and to ensure that such incidents do not recur, thereby preserving the sanctity of the National Games.

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