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Priyanka Goswami Disqualified at Asian Games

Priyanka Goswami was disqualified from the 20km racewalk at the Asian Games after officials flagged a technical violation nine kilometres into the event, ending India's chances for a medal in the discipline. The ruling followed a review of her walking technique, which officials said breached the rule requiring continuous ground contact, and removed a strong contender from the Indian team.

Priyanka Goswami, a top Indian racewalker, was disqualified from the Asian Games 20km racewalk after officials identified a technical breach nine kilometres into the competition. The violation pertained to the rule that one foot must remain in contact with the ground at all times, a standard enforced to ensure fair play.

  • Disqualification occurred 9 km into the race
  • Rule violation: loss of ground contact
  • Impact: India loses a potential medal contender

Read the full report on Indian Express.

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