Nigerians celebrate as ban on Tobi Amusan is dropped with immediate effect

Nigerians have shown their love for Tobi Amusan after doping charges aginst her were dropped | Credit: Instagram @ihurdle_33.0inches

Nigerians celebrate as ban on Tobi Amusan is dropped with immediate effect

Asukwo Oduo 22:13 - 17.08.2023

The provisional suspension on Tobi Amusan has been lifted with immediate effect.

Nigerians have joined Tobi Amusan to celebrate and thank God after she won her case with the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

Pulse Sports reported that Tobi Amusan was suspended in July after failing to show up for three Whereabouts tests within 12 months.

Reacting to the news, Tobi Amusan said she was innocent of all the charges and urged the media to respect her privacy as she went about her appeal.

Good news hit the camp of Tobi Amusan today as she was found not guilty by the Disciplinary Tribunal. 

Tobi Amusan celebrates her victory

The 100m World Record Holder took to her Instagram page to celebrate after she was informed that her appeal has been successful.

She shouted Halleluyah !!!!!!! while thanking God that the Independent Tribunal ruled that she did not violate the whereabouts rules. Consequently, she will not be sanctioned and none of her results will be ruled out. 

Tobi Amusan added that she is happy to put the incident behind her and prepare to defend her 100m Hurdles title at the World Championships that begins next week. 

Nigerians rejoice with Tobi Amusan

Congratulatory messages flooded Tobi Amusan’s Instagram page as Nigerians in their droves rejoiced with the 26-year-old athlete.

One Lovely Irene said “I prayed for you! I told God to vindicate you! And he did it! God is too Awesome!!,” while Don Nicolas said “Na God pass them let's go 💪🏿💯 my lady 🥰.” 

Another fan @JibrilSado said “Yes, girl! I've always been convinced of your cleanliness and innocence in this. Now, go and eat em up at the World Champs!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 while George Okoro Gold added “another WR loading for the champion of champions 🔥❤️.”

One Trendy Faith You were so confident then that you would come out innocent, and you came out innocent. Glory be to God, and big congratulations to you while @Qutemelly said “I am happy for you. Best news today for me.”

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