The Commonwealth Games Federation this morning July 29th said Nigerian female weightlifting gold medalist Chika Amalaha has failed a doping test.
CGF chief executive Mike Hooper said Amalaha, 17, tested positive for diuretics and masking agents after winning gold in the 53-kilogram (117-pound) division last Friday July 25th.
The backup "B'' sample will be tested tomorrow Wednesday July 30th.
Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Oh no! Nigerian weightlifting Gold medalist fails doping test at Commonwealth Games»
