TOKYO 2020: Reps Order Investigation Into Failed Dope Tests

The House of Representatives has directed its Sports Committee to investigate the failed doping tests by some members of Nigeria’s Olympic contigent to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.

The mandate followed the adoption of a motion by Osun’s Rep Lawrence Ayeni (APC) on the floor of the lower house on Wednesday.

Ayeni decrying the shameful incident said: “The incident of July 20, where the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics barred 10 Nigerian athletes from participating in the Games for failing to meet requirements for out-of-competition drug testing.

“There was also the case of the highly-rated Blessing Okagbare who failed a dope test.”

He said in spite of huge funds made available yearly for the regulatory agencies in the sports sector, adequate efforts have not been made to get Nigeria to the required level.

“This level is where they should be before they can be deemed to have made significant improvements in anti-doping tests,” the lawmaker said.

The House also resolved to invite the Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare to brief the committee on Sports, as part of the investigation.

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