By Latiifah Amusan
In a recent statement, the World Athletics (WA) has refuted claims made in the media that Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, has received clearance to participate in the upcoming World Championships set to take place in Budapest, Hungary this week.
Addressing the matter, Nicole Jeffery, the Head of Communications at the track and field governing body, emphasized that no conclusive decision has been reached concerning the prominent Nigerian athlete.
The statement released by Jeffery reads,
“Please be advised – reports appearing in Nigeria that say Tobi Amusan has been cleared to compete in Budapest are wrong.
“No decision has been made in this case yet. When a decision is made, it will be announced by the Athletics Integrity Unit,”
Notably, World Athletics had initially added Tobi Amusan’s name to the list of participants for the Budapest event, contingent upon the final verdict regarding the Athletics Integrity Unit’s (AIU) inquiry into an alleged whereabouts failure charge against her.
However, certain sections of the media appear to have misconstrued the inclusion of Amusan’s name on the preliminary entry list, erroneously assuming that her participation had already been approved.
A decision regarding Tobi Amusan’s eligibility is anticipated to be reached before the commencement of the Championships, providing clarity on whether the world record holder will be able to compete on the global stage.
