Food poisoning forces Vinesh out of Ranking Series event

Earlier this week, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) had issued a notice to Vinesh for failure to comply with whereabouts requirements

Two-time World Championships medalist wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reportedly pulled out of the Ranking Series tournament in Budapest late on Friday night, citing fever and food poisoning.

With her bouts in the 55kg weight class scheduled for Saturday, Vinesh pulled out of the Ranking Series tournament late on Friday night, citing fever and food poisoning, the Indian Express has reported. 

The decision was conveyed to the organisers as well as the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Earlier this week, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) had issued a notice to Vinesh for failure to comply with whereabouts requirements.

On June 27, a doping control officer (DCO) visited the address in Partap Colony, Sonipat, but Vinesh was not present at the location and could not be reached via phone. 

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