2024 Olympic Games in Paris: Nigerian boxer suspended after positive test for banned substance

• The Nigerian national team suffered a serious setback at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
• Boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended after failing a doping test
• The International Testing Agency confirmed that it will no longer participate in the Games this year

The Nigerian team is one team short at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore was suspended following a positive test for a banned substance.

Ogunsemilore won the gold medal at the African Games and the bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the women’s 60 kilograms (132 pounds) weight class.

Her dream of participating in the tournament and winning gold has been shattered as she is not eligible to participate until further investigations find the 22-year-old convicted or cleared of any wrongdoing.

She was due to play in a round of 16 match against Taiwan’s Wu Shih Yi on Tuesday, but is now suspended from all activities, including training and coaching.

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What Ogunsemilore tested positive for

According to ESPN, the Nigerian boxer tested positive for the diuretic furosemide in a sample taken on Thursday. Furosemide is used to mask the presence of other substances.

“The athlete has been informed of the case and provisionally suspended in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Anti-Doping Rules pending the resolution of the matter,” the ITA said, according to the Daily Post.

“The athlete has the right to appeal the imposition of the provisional suspension before the Court of Arbitration for Sport – Anti-Doping Division. The athlete also has the right to request the analysis of the B sample.”

She is the second person to test positive for drugs at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehn tested positive for two anabolic steroids.

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Team Nigeria shines in stylish outfits

Legit.ng reported that Team Nigeria dazzled in stylish local outfits at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Grande Seine on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Hurdler Tobi Amusan was the country’s flag bearer and led the team on the boat ride along with team captain and badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori.

Source: Legit.ng