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Rakshitha Raju Disqualified at Asian Para Games Amid Faster Finish
India’s sprinter Rakshitha Raju was stripped of her bronze medal at the Asian Para Games after officials ruled she was ineligible, even though she posted a faster time than the bronze‑medalist Ravanni Valasanaini. The disqualification sparked controversy, with critics pointing to unclear classification rules and a lack of transparent explanation from the event’s governing body.
Rakshitha Raju’s bronze medal was revoked after a post‑race review deemed her ineligible, despite a faster finish than the official bronze winner.
- Raju finished third with a time that beat Ravanni Valasanaini.
- Event officials cited classification issues, but provided no detailed explanation.
- The decision has drawn criticism from athletes and fans calling for clearer rules.
For full details, see the Times of India article.
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