BLESSING OKAGBARE: ATHLETHICS INTEGRITY UNIT BANS NIGERIAN SPRINTER FOR 10 YEARS
BLESSING OKAGBARE: ATHLETHICS INTEGRITY UNIT BANS NIGERIAN SPRINTER FOR 10 YEAR
“The Disciplinary Tribunal has banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare for a total of 10 years, five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case,” AIU said in a statement
Okagbare also won silver in the long jump at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, while also securing a bronze in the 200m at the same event.
“We welcome the decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal; a ban of 10-years is a strong message against intentional and coordinated attempts to cheat at the very highest level of our sport,” added Brett Clothier, head of the AIU.
