The National Sports Commission, has cautioned that registered athletes with antidoping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024.
The commission announced that this aligns with global best practices and the World Anti-Doping Agency ( WADA) code.
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The following athletes have been listed as having doping issues and cannot compete for medals at the Games.
Marcus Okon — Team Akwa (Para Athletics)
Ayabeke David Opeyemi — Team Bayelsa (Gymnastics)
Kareem Shukurat — Team Lagos (Kickboxing)
Omole Dolapo Joshua — Team Bayelsa (Kickboxing)
Ogunsemilore Cynthia — Team Bayelsa (Kickboxing)
Animashaun Sofia — Team Lagos (Para Powerlifting)
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