Hockey Australia has hit Olympian Tom Craig with a 12-month suspension after his arrest for attempting to purchase drugs in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games.
Tom Craig will serve a 12-month ban from all Hockey Australia -sanctioned events following his arrest in Paris.Hockeroos player Tom Craig has been hit with a 12-month ban from Hockey Australia following his arrest at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games .after they witnessed him attempting to purchase cocaine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris following the Hockeyroos ' quarterfinal defeat to eventual champions the Netherlands.
Hockey Australia said in a statement that six months of the ban will be served fully, with six months suspended "contingent upon meeting conduct and behavioural requirements". Hockey Australia said Craig's welfare "remains our priority" and he will continue to have access to athlete support services during his suspension.
He won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics with the Hockeyroos and has played 142 games for his country.
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