- Tom Craig suspended 12 months for buying cocaine in Paris
- Six months served, remainder suspended with conditions
- Eligible for 2025 national squad after completing training
Tom Craig, an Australian Olympic hockey player, has been banned for 12 months, with six months suspended, after being detained in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games.
Hockey Australia (HA) announced Craig’s suspension on Monday, following an inquiry by its integrity unit into his arrest last month.
“Six months of this suspension will be served fully, with the remaining six months fully suspended, contingent upon meeting conduct and behavioral requirements,” a release from HA stated.
According to the regulatory organization, Craig must also complete the necessary training and education sessions.
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Despite being banned from competition, HA stated that Craig would still be available for selection to the 2025 national squad, which will likely be announced at the end of the year. Craig apologized to his family and teammates after being released from police custody in Paris with a warning, and he immediately left the athletes’ camp.
The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was part of the men’s silver medal-winning team at the Tokyo Olympics.
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