Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has reacted to her 10-year ban.
Gatekeepers News reports that Okagbare, on Saturday, reacted to the 10 years ban slammed on her by the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
The AIU finally landed her 10-year ban on Friday after being on suspension for over seven months with no clear direction on how her doping case will be adjudicated.
In reaction to this, the Sprinter hinted that 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,” Okagbare tweeted on Saturday.
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.🙏❤
— Blessing Okagbare MFR (@mountain214) February 18, 2022
Gatekeepers News earlier reported that the AIU explained why Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist was punished with a 10-year ban.
