Nigeria – Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore suspended from the Olympic Games in Paris for doping

Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore has been suspended from the Olympic Games in Paris due to a doping violation, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced.

The agency said a sample taken from Ogunsemilore tested positive for furosemide, a diuretic and masking agent banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

The sample was taken in Paris on Thursday, just before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and the results were confirmed by a WADA-accredited laboratory on Saturday.

For this reason, Ogunsemilore has been provisionally suspended and is barred from participating in any Olympic activities, including competing, training or coaching.

The 22-year-old boxer, who will compete in the under-60 kg class, was due to make her Olympic debut on Monday. Ogunsemilore has the right to appeal her suspension before the arbitration panel and can request an analysis of her B sample.

This incident joins the long list of doping cases at the Paris Olympic Games. On Friday, the ITA announced that Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen tested positive for anabolic steroids and Dominican volleyball player Lisvel Eve Mejia also tested positive for furosemide.

The ITA continues to enforce strict anti-doping regulations to ensure fair competition and protect the integrity of the Olympic Games. While the investigation continues, Ogunsemilore’s future in competition remains uncertain.