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Why Tobi Amusan could still receive a ban despite clearance ruling by Disciplinary Tribunal.
The news of Tobi Amusan getting cleared of Anti Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three whereabouts missing tests is arguably the best news in the Nigerian sports sector this year.
In a press release by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), a panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, found that Amusan had not committed an ADRV of three whereabouts failures within 12 months.
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22:13 - 17.08.2023
Nigerians celebrate as ban on Tobi Amusan is dropped with immediate effect
The provisional suspension on Tobi Amusan has been lifted with immediate effect.
This decision means her provisional suspension by the AIU is invalid with immediate effect, and she's cleared to compete at the World Championships in Budapest.
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However, amid this excitement, Nigerians still have a cause to worry as the AIU head Brett Clothier isn't aligning with this decision, and he has stated that the AIU will review the reasoning in detail before deciding whether to exercise its right of appeal.
"The AIU is disappointed by the decision and will review the reasoning in detail before deciding whether to exercise its right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration on Sports (CAS) within the applicable deadline. The decision is currently confidential but will be published in due course," wrote Clothier in a press release.
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When Clothier and the AIU members review all documents presented at the Disciplinary Tribunal and still proceed to the CAS, then Amusan may be in trouble again.
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01:17 - 18.08.2023
'I am thrilled to put this behind me' - Tobi Amusan releases statement on clearance by Disciplinary Tribunal
With her Anti Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) now behind, Tobi Amusan says she's ready to defend her world title in Budapest.
If the CAS rules in approval of the AIU and confirm Amusan is guilty, then the Nigerian World Record (WR) holder will face at least a two-year ban.
But if she's proven not guilty, then she's cleared of all charges and can compete freely without any ADRV case in her name.
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19:56 - 16.08.2023
Medal hopefuls for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Based on Nigerian atheletes chances of medaling and consistency this season, here are the best medal hopefuls at the World Championships in Budapest.
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