I accept today’s decision of the Court of Arbitration of Sports with sadness. I would like to explain that I unknowingly took a contaminated nutritional supplement and that was the reason why the doping rules were violated in Tokyo, “Ujah said in an official statement from the British Federation.
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“I want to apologize to my teammates, their families and all my co-workers for the impact it has had on them. I am sorry that this situation has deprived them of the medals they have worked so hard for and deserved. I will be the rest of the rest. life to regret, “he added.
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Ujah’s sample taken in Tokyo contained the banned substances ostarin and S-23, which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) and help build muscle mass. They have similar effects to steroids.
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The 27-year-old sprinter has been suspended since the Olympic Games. His case should continue to be dealt with by the Athletics Integrity Unit, which should decide on further sanctions.
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