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- Varun Sanyal withdrew from the 77kg MMA competition at the Asian Games after suffering dizziness and passing out during a sauna weight-cutting session.
- Medical examinations were performed, but the athlete was ultimately declared unfit to compete by his team.
- Sanyal is one of two Indian representatives for the sport, which is debuting at the current Games.
- The athlete previously won a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Championships in China.
What to watch next
- Whether Suchika Tariyal secures a medal in the women's 60kg semi-finals.
- Potential updates to athlete safety protocols regarding extreme weight cutting at future multi-sport events.
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Indian Olympic Association
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“Varun Sanyal suffered from generalized cramps and bodayache while in the sauna last evening in his cruise accommodation. He underwent a medical examination and precautionary blood tests, which were normal. Despite rest, the following morning, he felt not fully fit to participate in a combat sport. After consultation with his coach, he withdrew on medical grounds”
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…in Japan. The other MMA fighter in the squad -- Suchika Tariyal -- won her quarter-final bout and confirmed a medal for India. She will next take part in the semi-finals of women’s 60kg event. What did IOA say? " Varun Sanyal suffered from generalized cramps and bodayache while in the sauna last evening in his cruise accommodation. He underwent a medical examination and precautionary blood tests, which were normal. Despite rest, the following morning, he felt not fully fit to participate in a combat sport. After consultation with his coach, he withdrew on medical grounds ," the Indian Olympic Association said in a statement. Who is Varun Sanyal? A bronze medallist at the Asian championships in China in January 2026, Sanyal had entered as a serious medal prospect in MMA, a discipline…
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