Australian hockey player gets 12-month ban for buying cocaine at Olympics | Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been banned for 12 months, six of which are suspended, after he was arrested in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games.

Craig’s suspension came into effect on Monday following an investigation by the integrity unit into his arrest last month, according to governing body Hockey Australia (HA).

“Six months of this suspension will be served in full, with the remaining six months being fully suspended, subject to compliance with the conduct and behavior requirements,” HA said in a statement.

In addition, Craig must complete mandatory training and education programs, the governing body said.

Despite being banned from the competition, HA said Craig would remain eligible for selection for the 2025 national squad, which is expected to be announced later this year. Craig apologised to his family and teammates after being released from police custody in Paris with a caution and immediately removed from the athletes’ village.

The 29-year-old has made more than 100 appearances for Australia and was part of the team that won silver at the Tokyo Olympics.