Blessing okagbare news

Blessing Okagbare is a Nigerian sprinter who has been making headlines in recent years. Here are some of the latest news and updates about her:

Recent News:

  1. Doping Ban: In 2020, Okagbare was banned from competition for 10 years by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after testing positive for human growth hormone and EPO (erythropoietin) at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
  2. Appeal: Okagbare appealed the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but her appeal was rejected in January 2022. She was subsequently banned from competition until 2032.
  3. Return to Competition: In June 2022, Okagbare announced that she would be returning to competition, despite her ban still being in place. She has been training and competing in local events in Nigeria.
  4. New Coach: Okagbare has recently hired a new coach, Nigerian coach, Sunday Adeyemi, who has been working with her to improve her technique and prepare her for future competitions.

Career Highlights:

  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 2012 London Olympics.
  2. World Championships Medals: She won a gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2011 World Championships and a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2013 World Championships.
  3. African Records: Okagbare holds the African record in the 100m and 200m sprint events.

Personal Life:

  1. Family: Okagbare is married to Ikechukwu Okagbare, a Nigerian businessman.
  2. Philanthropy: She is involved in various charitable initiatives, including working with the Nigerian government to promote sports development and education for underprivileged children.

I hope this information is helpful!