By I never expererit! Divine Oduduru finally opens up on six years doping ban
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru has finally broken his silence about the six-year doping ban that rocked his career, sharing a deeply emotional message with his fans and supporters.
In a statement, Oduduru thanked his loyal followers for their unwavering support but revealed the immense toll the situation has had on his mental health.
“I know a lot of you have been waiting to hear from me about the issue that happened,” he began, addressing his fans. “I have been quiet all this time due to my mental health. I attempted suicide four times, just wanted to end everything, because all these things that happened are still a shock to me. After all the years of sacrifice.”
Oduduru, who had been one of Nigeria’s brightest track and field talents, shared that the impact of the doping ban was far more than just a professional setback. He described the emotional turmoil he experienced, admitting that the weight of the ban pushed him to the brink.
“I will be granting interviews and I am working on coming live on my Instagram to tell my side of what happened,” he continued, promising to share more details about the controversy in the coming weeks.
According to the information gathered by BlackBox Nigeria, the athlete was banned for six years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in a 3-man committee disciplinary tribunal set up to hear his case. The verdict, setting up his 6 years ban was given on 12 October, 2023 after found guilty of two Anti-doping violations.
The sprinter’s vulnerability in speaking out about his struggles offers a raw glimpse into the mental health challenges that athletes often face in the wake of scandal or controversy.
Oduduru, who once had Olympic aspirations, is now focused on healing and setting the record straight about the events that have overshadowed his promising career.
