anti-doping
British Olympic silver medallist suspended for doping violation

British Olympic silver medallist suspended for doping violation

Chijindu Ujah, who competed in the 4x100m relay in Tokyo, has been provisionally suspended. British sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been provisionally suspended for an anti‑doping violation after reportedly testing positive for two banned substances after winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics. As a result of the suspension, the entire […]

5 years ago

All the big names missing from the Tokyo Olympics – and why

All the big names missing from the Tokyo Olympics – and why

The Tokyo games get underway next week but some of the world’s top athletes, including Sir Mo Farah and Usain Bolt won’t be in the starting blocks After a year-long delay, the starter’s pistol is set to fire at the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 under strict Covid restrictions. But the pandemic isn’t the only reason […]

5 years ago

16-year-old footballer banned for nine months for taking banned substance

16-year-old footballer banned for nine months for taking banned substance

He was found with a banned growth hormone A 16-year-old footballer has been banned from all sport for nine months for an anti-doping offence. The name of the footballer has not been revealed due to their age. The player was found in possession of a dispenser containing a growth hormone called somatropin, which is banned […]

5 years ago