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Asian Games: MMA's Varun Sanyal medically unfit after dizziness during weight cut

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What happened

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal withdrew from the Asian Games after a medical issue.

He experienced dizziness and muscle cramps during a weight cut sauna session.

Sanyal, a medal prospect, was declared medically unfit for the competition.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:04:17 UTC.

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