Blessing Okagbare Breaks Silence Over 10-Year Ban

Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has reacted to the 10-year ban slammed on her by the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Athletics Integrity Unit.
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After being on suspension for over seven months with no clear direction on how her doping case will be adjudicated, the AIU finally came hard on the for African champion with an unprecedented 10-year ban on a first-time offender.
Meanwhile, the former Olympic silver medalist may be challenging her lengthy ban as she hinted her lawyers are already studying the AIU decision ahead of their next line of action.
“My attention has been drawn to the statement issued by the AIU regarding its disciplinary panel decision.
”My lawyers are currently studying it for our next line of action which we will inform you soon.” She wrote on her Facebook page.
The AIU in a statement issued on Friday explained why Okagbare was severely punished with a 10-year ban instead of the 4-year ban which most times is the maximum punishment often meted out to erring athletes. According to the disciplinary body, Okagbare was slammed with an additional five year ban for refusing to cooperate with them during investigation.
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