Paris Olympics: CAS ADD Confirms Suspension Of Nigerian Boxer

Paris Olympics: CAS ADD Confirms Suspension Of Nigerian Boxer

Precious Oham

The Anti-Doping Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (the CAS ADD) has confirmed the provisional suspensions imposed on Nigerian woman boxer, Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Acccording to a statement released by CAS, Ms Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilor (the Athlete) was registered to take part in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the Women’s Boxing 60 kg category.

“On 25 July 2024 the Athlete was subject to an out-of-competition doping control for which an AAF was reported for the presence of Furosemide.

“Such substance is prohibited by WADA at all times and is classified as a “Specified Substance” under S.5 Diuretics and Masking Agents of the 2024 WADA Prohibited List.”