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‘It’s a vindication’: Indian swimmer SP Likith reacts to five-year ban on two Uzbek administrators for cheating scores

Back in 2021 when Indian swimmer SP Likith complained that local officials at the Uzbekistan Open had manipulated results to help home competitors qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, he was called a liar. Last week, Likith came to know that the world aquatics body, following an investigation, had handed the Uzbek officials a five-year suspension. The crucial evidence that vindicated the Indian swimmer was provided by two US-based Uzbek swimmers, who also helped Likith land a full scholarship with the University of Indianapolis where he pursued an MSc in Strategic Leadership and Design. The time spent on the highly-competitive NCAA Division 2 circuit helped Likhit win the Nationals with a timing of 28.31 seconds and also qualify for the Asian Games where he will compete in the 50m breaststro...