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Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

Novak Djokovic expressed his desire for a swift resolution to world number one Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doing case, while criticising the inconsistencies within tennis’s anti-doping system, Afrosport reports. Sinner tested positive for banned substances in March but was cleared of any wrongdoing by tennis authorities, allowing him to continue competing. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the decision, seeking a ban of up to...

WADA appoints Senegal’s Ndiate Chaya Ndiaye as Digital Insights chief

WADA appoints Senegal’s Ndiate Chaya Ndiaye as Digital Insights chief

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appointed Senegal's Ndiate Chaya Ndiaye as Head of Digital Insights and Tom May as Director of Engagement & Development, Afrosport reports. The move comes as part of the agency's holistic five-year strategic plan, and has introduced two new impact areas. According to WADA, the restructuring is designed to leverage data and digital assets more effectively, delivering critical insights to strengthen...

AFN National Trials: Amusan, Itsekiri & Enekwechi emerge champions in Benin

Tobi Amusan: Nigerian cleared by CAS over doping charges, set for Paris 2024 Olympics

100m hurdles world recorder holder, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, has been cleared of any anti-doping rule violations by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a whereabout rule violation filed by the athletics governing body, World Athletics, via its Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 27-year-old was initially charged by World Athletics in July 2023 for an alleged anti-doping violation under...