Suspected doping: British silver medalist suspended

The British Sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been suspended after his silver medal success with the 4x100 m Season at the Olympic Games in Tokyo for alleged doping. This was known by the AthleticS Integrity Unit (AIU) of the Word Athletics World Association.

According to the 27-year-old, according to AIU "the presence / use of the prohibited substances Ostarin and S-23" has been determined, "which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM). The substances are often used for muscle construction.

If the case will be confirmed, the team would have to leave the silver medal around Ujah. When the Italian's victory, the British quartet had occupied second place in front of Canada, China was fourth. The German season came to six place to the finish.

Bahrain's 1500m-runer Sadik Mikhou, the Georgian Ballpiece Benik Abramyan and the Kenyan Sprinter Mark Otieno Odhiambo after their Olympic starts were provisionally suspended for their Olympics.

The AIU is "now on the conclusion of the procedure of the International Testing Authority (ITA)" against the affected athletes, it was further in the message. This should determine "whether violations of anti-doping provisions were committed and what consequences (if any) should be imposed on the Olympic Games."

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