August 11, (THEWILL) – Congolese sprinter, Dominique Lasconi Mulamba, has received a provisional suspension after a positive test for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency (ITA), announced on Sunday. This news comes shortly after Mulamba’s participation in the Olympic 100 meters event in Paris.
Mulamba competed in the preliminaries, recording a time of 10.54 seconds. He was eliminated in the first round on August 3, finishing seventh with a time of 10.53 seconds. The ITA reported that the positive sample was collected the following day in Paris.
The athlete has the option to contest the provisional suspension through the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Additionally, Mulamba can request an analysis of his “B-sample” as part of the process.
This incident is not isolated, as several other athletes have also tested positive during the 2024 Paris Olympics. These include Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen, Afghan judoka Mohammad Samim Faizad and Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore, who is an African Games champion.
The ITA continues to uphold strict anti-doping measures to maintain the integrity of the Olympic Games. Athletes found in violation of these rules face serious consequences, including potential disqualification and long-term bans from competition.
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