Sprinter Issam Asinga's Doping Appeal Denied: A Controversial Ban

Issam Asinga, a promising sprinter from Suriname, has lost his appeal against a four-year doping ban. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Asinga failed to prove his positive test for GW1516 was due to contaminated gummies. This ban stripped Asinga of his 100-meter world record.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lausanne | Updated: 31-10-2025 09:31 IST | Created: 31-10-2025 09:31 IST
Sprinter Issam Asinga's Doping Appeal Denied: A Controversial Ban
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In a high-profile case, sprinter Issam Asinga has lost an appeal to overturn a four-year ban following a positive doping test.

Asinga, a rising star from Suriname, had argued that his positive test for the banned substance GW1516 was due to contaminated recovery gummies he received.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport found insufficient evidence to support Asinga's claims, resulting in the loss of his Under-20 world record in the 100 meters.

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