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Star para athlete Simran’s guide Saifi provisionally suspended by NADA

The New Indian Express Kalaburagi

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October 11, 2025

IN a dramatic turn of event on Friday, Umar Saifi, guide of star para-athlete Simran Sharma, was included in the list of provisionally suspended athletes by the National Anti-Doping Agency, only a day ahead of the felicitation function organised to honour medal winners of the World Para Athletics Championships.

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Star para athlete Simran’s guide Saifi provisionally suspended by NADA

Para athlete Simran Sharma running with her guide Umar Saifi | x

The championship was held from September 27 to October 5 in New Delhi. It is understood that Saifi was tested positive before the event.

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