Another Nigerian athlete banned for anti-doping violation

Another Nigerian athlete banned for anti-doping violation

According to the AIU’s June 2025 sanctions list, the 21-year-old quarter-miler was found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation committed on 5 June 2024. The post Another Nigerian athlete banned for anti-doping violation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

AIU ban: Promising Nigerian athlete provisionally suspended for 2-years over whereabouts failures

A promising Nigerian athlete has been handed a two-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over whereabouts failures.

AFN Declares War on Drug Cheats, Assures Support for Banned Athletes’ Rehabilitation

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against doping in sports while also pledging support for Nigerian athletes currently serving bans for anti-doping violations. This renewed stance follows the release of a sanctions list by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics, which revealed that 19 athletes—among them Nigerian quarter-miler Imaobong Nse Uko—have been banned for doping-re…

UKAD hand Widnes Vikings man backdated ban after positive drug test

Widnes Vikings man Jake Maizen has served a three-month backdated ban issued to him by UK anti-doping, it has been revealed. A statement released on the RFL’s official website from UKAD has confirmed the ban, which was served last year when the Italy man was provisionally suspended following a positive drug test. The back, who […] The post UKAD hand Widnes Vikings man backdated ban after positive drug test appeared first on Serious About Rugby L…