The Federation Court ruled on May 17, 2023, that Nigeria athlete Nwokocha had broken the following anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) by the 2022 Commonwealth Games anti-doping rules (ADRs).
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Nigeria has had one of its gold medals from the most recent Commonwealth Games, which were held in Birmingham in 2022, revoked by the organization. Due to Grace Nwokocha’s drug test being positive, England, who came in second in the original race, received the gold medal that had been originally given to Nigeria in the women’s 4x100m relay. On August 7, 2022—the final day of athletics in Birmingham—Nigeria defeated England at Alexander Stadium by a margin of 0 points, 21 seconds. Nwokocha, who ran the anchor leg for Nigeria the month after, was given a provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for using the anabolic steroids ostarine and ligandrol after a sample was taken at Birmingham in 2022.
The Commonwealth Games Federation wrapped up its investigation with its findings, even though AIU hasn’t yet rendered a decision regarding the Nigerian sprinter. This unfortunate turn of events meant that the trio that made up the quartet—Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, and Rosemary Chukwuka—would also forfeit the gold in the relay competition. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is able to vouch for the Commonwealth Games Federation Court’s decision with regard to an in-competition sample provided by Ms. Nwokocha, an athlete who competed in the sport of athletics at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The ruling resulted in the loss of one of Nigeria’s gold medals from Birmingham.
Ostarine and Dihydroxy-LGD-4033, a metabolite of Ligandrol, were found to have Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) after analysis of the sample. Both substances are Non-Specified Substances that are listed under Other Anabolic Agents on the WADA Prohibited List for 2022. The Federation Court ruled on May 17, 2023, that Nigeria athlete Nwokocha had broken the following anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) by the 2022 Commonwealth Games anti-doping rules (ADRs). As a result, Ms. Nwokocha’s performance in the subsequent competitions was disqualified by the Federation Court, with all associated penalties, including the loss of any points or prizes in Athletics Women’s 100m, Athletics Women’s 200m, and Athletics Women’s 4x100m Relay, including the loss of the team’s gold medal.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has now been tasked with determining any additional sanctions under their anti-doping regulations. England will now hold the top spot and receive the gold medal. The silver medal will now go to Jamaica, who is currently in second place. The bronze medal for third place will now go to Australia. This has been shared with the appropriate Commonwealth Games Associations, who are in contact with the impacted athletes. Doping in sports is strictly prohibited by the CGF. It runs an extensive anti-doping program that places equal emphasis on education, prevention, and testing in an effort.” This new development has a significant impact on Team Nigeria’s stellar performance in Birmingham and prevents the nation from setting a record for the most gold medals won in a single Commonwealth Games appearance.
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