Greek Athlete Tests Positive for Doping at Paris Games

A Greek athlete at the Paris Games has tested positive for doping and has been expelled from the athletes' village. The Hellenic Olympic Committee confirmed the positive result from Greece's anti-doping agency, resulting in a temporary ban. The athlete and sport remain unidentified.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Athens | Updated: 06-08-2024 17:15 IST | Created: 06-08-2024 17:15 IST
Greek Athlete Tests Positive for Doping at Paris Games
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A Greek athlete at the Paris Games has tested positive in a doping test and has been asked to leave the athletes' village, Greece's Olympic committee announced in a statement.

The Hellenic Olympic Committee revealed that it was notified of the positive result by Greece's anti-doping agency, which led to an automatic temporary ban for the athlete. The identities of the athlete and the sport they were participating in have not been disclosed.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in the fight against doping in competitive sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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