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Nigeria’s Queen of Track and Field has come under the hammer for allegedly breaking the rules.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan after she was allegedly accused of missing drug tests.
Recall that Pulse Sports earlier reported that Tobi Amusan is in trouble after she was allegedly charged with doping violation.
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19:33 - 19.07.2023
I am innocent - Tobi Amusan reacts to suspension
Famous Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing drug tests.
Regulatory body AIU made the statement via a post on microblogging platform Twitter.
The statement read,
“The AIU confirms that it has today charged and provisionally suspended Tobi Amusan (NGR) for 3 Whereabouts Failures.
“The Charge will be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal and determined before the World Athletics Championships.”
According to the AIU, a provisional suspension occurs when an Athlete is under temporary suspension.
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During this period, the athlete cannot participate in any competition or activity in Athletics while awaiting a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.
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05:15 - 19.07.2023
Explained: Why Tobi Amusan is allegedly facing doping violation charges by AIU
World Record (WR) holder Tobi Amusan released a statement saying she has allegedly been charged with doping violation by the AIU. Here's why.
It remains to be seen how Tobi Amusan, who recently stormed to back-to-back Diamond League wins and Meeting Record in Silesia will respond to the news.
The 26-year-old is a World Record Holder, African Record Holder, and 2022 World Champion.
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