Blessing okagbare latest news

Blessing Okagbare is a Nigerian sprinter who has been in the news for various reasons. Here are some of the latest updates on her:

Recent News:

  1. Doping Ban: In 2020, Okagbare was banned from competition for 10 years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for human growth hormone (HGH) and EPO (erythropoietin) at the 2020 Nigerian Olympic trials.
  2. Appeal: Okagbare appealed the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but her appeal was rejected in October 2020.
  3. Return to Competition: In November 2020, Okagbare announced that she would be returning to competition, despite the ban still being in place.
  4. New Team: In December 2020, Okagbare joined the Nigerian national team for the 2020 African Championships in Athletics, which took place in Morocco.
  5. Personal Life: Okagbare has been open about her struggles with depression and anxiety, and has used her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Past News:

  1. Olympic Medals: Okagbare won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2013 World Championships and a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2015 World Championships.
  2. World Championships: Okagbare has competed at four World Championships, winning a total of three medals.
  3. African Championships: Okagbare has won numerous medals at the African Championships, including gold medals in the 100m and 200m events.
  4. Personal Bests: Okagbare's personal best times are 10.79 seconds in the 100m and 22.11 seconds in the 200m.

Social Media:

Okagbare is active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where she regularly shares updates about her life and career. She has a large following and is known for her inspiring messages and advocacy for mental health awareness.

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