Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigerian boxer banned after testing positive to banned substance

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Nigerian lightweight boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been provisionally suspended by the International Testing Agency (ITA).

The ban became necessary after Ogunsemilore tested positive for a banned substance, dealing a significant blow to Team Nigeria’s Olympic hopes.

The ITA announced the suspension on Saturday, revealing that Ogunsemilore tested positive for furosemide.

The substance is a diuretic on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) prohibited list.

Suspended Nigerian lightweight boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore – Getty image

The test was conducted during an out-of-competition doping control on Thursday.

“The athlete has been informed of the case and has been provisionally suspended until the resolution of the matter in line with the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Anti-Doping Rules,” the ITA stated.

As a result, Ogunsemilore is barred from competing, training, coaching, or participating in any activity at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

This suspension is a major setback for Nigeria’s boxing team, which had high hopes for Ogunsemilore’s performance.

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