{
  "id": 8648848,
  "title": "Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal ruled out of Asian Games 2026 after passing out in sauna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/indian-mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-ruled-out-of-asian-games-2026-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:28:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-ruled-out-of-asian-games-2026-after-passing-out-in-sauna-1.500681179"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal Aryamaan has been declared medically unfit to compete in the Asian Games 2026 after experiencing dehydration and muscle cramps during his weight reduction process. The 77kg quarterfinal bout against Mukhammad Nabiev of Bahrain was cancelled due to Sanyal's inability to compete. The incident occurred following a sauna session where he passed out, leading to his discovery by a Nepalese athlete who then sought medical assistance. Indian officials, including MMA India president Nikhil Kunder, were also quick to help the fighter. Despite being the son of Sanjiv Sanyal, an advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, Sanyal's campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has come to a premature end. His experiences, including the difficulties faced upon arrival and the chaotic accommodation situation, further emphasize the challenges faced by athletes during the Games.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Indian MMA athlete Varun Sanyal Aryamaan has been ruled medically unfit to compete at the Asian Games 2026 after suffering dehydration and muscle cramps during his weight cut. Sanyal reportedly passed out after a sauna session while attempting to make weight for his MMA bout. A Nepalese athlete found him and helped take him for medical attention, while Indian officials, including MMA India…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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