Making a brief statement in the House, the minister said the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has exonerated Yadav.
"I want to inform the House that anti-doping disciplinary panel of NADA, which is under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has exonerated Narsingh Yadav who was going to Rio Olympics in the 74 weight category. They (NADA) have found that a conspiracy has happened against (Yadav). Therefore, he will not be punished," Goel said.
After more than a week of drama which began with Narsingh testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid methandienone in tests conducted on June 25, NADA DG Naveen Agarwal put an end to the suspense on the wrestler's fate by exonerating him.
A relieved Narsingh said he is eager to go to the Olympics now and win a medal for the country.
"I am very happy and I am hopeful of winning a medal at the Olympics. Truth has won. This will ensure that nothing like this happens with any other player. It is a huge win," Narsingh said.
