Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been provisionally suspended and notified of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) who said on Thursday they are seeking a six-year ban.The alleged violations relate to the possession or use or attempted use of a prohib
Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been provisionally suspended and notified of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations by the Athletics Integrity Unit who said on Thursday they are seeking a six-year ban.
Oduduru's provisional suspension comes a year after his team mate Blessing Okagbare was banned for 11 years for doping in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and refusing to co-operate with the investigation. "The complaint against Lira provides specific information regarding persons identified as 'Athlete 1' and 'Athlete 2'," the AIU said in a statement.
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