Nigerian Sprinter, Oduduru Suspended For Doping, May Face Six Years’ Ban
This was stated in a press release issued by AIU on Thursday, February 9, 2023, noting that the sprinter had been notified of the suspension.
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru has been suspended by The Athletics Integrity Unit for anti-doping violations and may face a possible six-year ban if found guilty.
This was stated in a press release issued by AIU on Thursday, February 9, 2023, noting that the sprinter had been notified of the suspension.
“The Athletics Integrity Unit has notified Divine Oduduru of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations and is seeking a six-year ban against the Nigerian,” AIU said on its official website.
“The sprinter has been notified of potential ADRVs for possession (Rule 2.6 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules; ADR) and/or use or attempted use of multiple Prohibited Substances (Rule 2.2 ADR). He has been provisionally suspended immediately.”
Grace Nwokocha, a Nigerian female sprinter, was provisionally suspended by AIU in 2022 due to suspected doping.
Also, Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare was banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday.
AIU said the 33-year-old athlete was banned for five years for the use of multiple prohibited substances and five for not cooperating with the investigation.
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