AFN may postpone extraordinary congress over constitutional infraction
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, may be forced to shift to next month its extraordinary congress earlier fixed to…
Kenyan athlete and 10-km road race world record holder Rhonex Kipruto has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Wednesday. Kipruto, who also won a 10,000m bronze medal in the 2019 world championships, broke the 10-km road race world record in 2020. The AIU said on Twitter that Kipruto had been suspended “for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP)”. The AIU has provisionally suspended Rhonex Kipruto (Kenya) for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (ABP). Details here: https://t.co/Cq4Q2MR0LJ pic.twitter.com/krpWOl6Y1t — Athletics Integrity Unit (@aiu_athletics) May 17, 2023 ABP refers to the Athlete Biological Passport, which shows discrepancies that can reveal the effects of doping. The AIU added that a notice of the charge has been issued to the 23-year-old runner. Read more: Okpekpe Runners To Wear Timing Chip A Provisional Suspension is when an Athlete or other Person is suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity in Athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.
Kenyan athlete and 10-km road race world record holder Rhonex Kipruto has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation, the…
Sports Ministry Inaugurates Board Members Of Paralympic Committee
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has inaugurated the newly elected Board Members of the Paralympic Committee…
Ese Brume to open Diamond League campaign at the Golden Gala in Florence
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Paris Olympics: Lawal, Adijat Win 3 Weightlifting Gold, and 3 Silver For Nigeria In Tunisia
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Africa Weightlifting championship: Nigeria Begins Quest For Paris Olympics Qualification
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Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team Qualifies For 2023 African Games
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Okpekpe road race organizers restate rules and regulations for May 27 event
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Alaba completes sprint double again, Onwuzurike runs 19.91 to win 200m title
Nigeia’s Alaba Akintola Sunday successfully defended his sprint double’s title at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships held at the UNT…
It’s the gold this time for Rhasidat Adeleke at the Big 12 Championships!
Rhasidat Adeleke led a University of Texas clean sweep of the 400m medals at the Big 12 Championships Sunday at…
