Australian Olympian Suspended for Alleged Attempted Cocaine Purchase

Field hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended for 12 months by Hockey Australia for allegedly attempting to buy cocaine at the Paris Olympics. Craig was detained but released without charges after the incident on August 7, following the conclusion of his Olympic campaign. French prosecutors confirmed Craig, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, received a criminal warning and was released after spending a night in custody.

"Following an investigation into the arrest involving national men's hockey team athlete Tom Craig at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Hockey Australia's Integrity Unit has imposed a 12-month suspension," stated Hockey Australia on Wednesday. The suspension includes six months of active suspension, with the remaining period conditionally suspended on behavior and conduct compliance.

Despite the incident, Craig remains eligible for the national men's squad announcement, expected at the end of this year. The Australian men's field hockey team finished sixth in the Paris Olympic tournament. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)