Iraqi Judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen Provisionally Suspended Over Steroid Use

Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for anabolic steroids, the International Testing Agency reported. His positive sample was collected on July 23, days before his scheduled bout in the Paris Olympics. A second positive sample could result in a four-year ban.

Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen, an Iraqi judoka, was provisionally suspended on Friday following a positive test for anabolic steroids, according to the International Testing Agency (ITA).

The athlete, who has the right to request a test of a B sample, is banned from participating in any activities during the Paris Olympics. The ITA, responsible for anti-doping tests during the Games, indicated that Sehen Sehen's sample dated from July 23, with results reported on July 25.

A second positive test could lead to a ban of up to four years. Sehen Sehen was scheduled to compete against Uzbek Sharofiddin Boltaboev on July 30 in the under 81kg category elimination round.

(With inputs from agencies.)