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Amusan Cleared For Olympics As CAS Dismisses Doping Charges
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, has been given clearance to compete in the Paris Olympics following a decision by the sport’s top court to dismiss appeals against her cleared doping offense.
Amusan, 27, faced allegations of missing three anti-doping tests within a year, but was exonerated by World Athletics’ Disciplinary Tribunal.
World Athletics and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) contested this decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
CAS announced that its panel “unanimously acknowledged that the Athlete committed two filing failures but did not confirm the existence of a missed test alleged by WA and WADA, which would have constituted the third Whereabouts Failure within a 12-month period.”
Amusan set the world record of 12.12 seconds at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, in July 2022, where she also secured the title.
Tobi Amusan, who finished sixth in the world championships in Budapest last year, remains eligible for competition despite the scrutiny of World Athletics’ anti-doping rules.
These regulations stipulate that any athlete failing to report their whereabouts for a doping test three times within a year faces a two-year ineligibility period.
The Netherlands clinched their first Euro quarter-final since 2008 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Romania in the last-16 match on Tuesday.
Donyell Malen starred with a brace, supported by Cody Gakpo’s opener in the first half.
Despite squandering numerous chances, the Dutch sealed their win as Gakpo set up Malen for the second goal before Malen dazzled with a spectacular solo effort in stoppage time.
Their next challenge awaits against either Turkey or Austria in the quarter-finals.
More to follow………….
Chelsea Football Club has sealed the £30 million signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City, marking their fourth major acquisition this summer alongside Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu.
Dewsbury-Hall played a crucial role in Leicester’s Championship-winning season, contributing 12 goals and 14 assists under former manager Enzo Maresca, who has also made the move to Stamford Bridge.
The transfer is seen as pivotal for Leicester in navigating financial regulations, though full compliance remains uncertain.
After 17 years with Leicester, Dewsbury-Hall bid an emotional farewell on Instagram, expressing gratitude and reflecting on his time with the Foxes.
He said, “Well what can I say? What a journey it’s been. Seventeen years of my life devoted to this club and it’s been a pleasure. I’ve loved every minute of my time at this football club and created some memories & friendships I’ll never forget.”
The Euro 2024 last-16 clash between Germany and Denmark was temporarily suspended on Saturday evening after a violent storm hit Dortmund.
The match was halted in the 35th minute by English referee Michael Oliver, who directed the players off the pitch amid torrential rain, hailstones, high winds, thunder, and lightning.
The score was tied at 0-0 when play was stopped at approximately 9:35 pm local time (1935 GMT).
Stadium announcements informed spectators of the suspension, stating, “Due to adverse weather conditions, the game has been suspended. More information to follow.”
Fans in exposed seats, part of the 60,000-strong crowd, scrambled for cover as water poured from the stadium roof.
Dark rain clouds loomed over the BVB Stadion, adding to the dramatic scene.
Local police confirmed that fan zones in Dortmund were also closed due to the inclement weather.
A screen later announced that the match would resume following the weather-related delay.
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