Sha’Carri Richardson slams decision to allow Kamila Valieva to compete despite positive doping test
‘Can we get a solid answer on the difference of her situation and mine?’ American track and field sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has criticised the International Olympic Committee for ‘double standards’ after it allowed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to compete despite an ongoing investigation into her failed doping test. Valieva was suspended after it emerged that […]
4 years ago
Megan Rapinoe criticised for promoting cannabis product after Sha’Carri Richardson suspension
It’s not a good look for the Olympic committee US footballer Megan Rapinoe and the Olympic committee are being heavily criticised for mixed and contradictory messages regarding the use of cannabis. Rapinoe, 36, featured in a recent Forbes article which saw her promoting a CBD (Cannabidiol) or cannabis product called Mendi, as well as highlighting […]
5 years ago
Sha’Carri Richardson suspended from Olympics after testing positive for cannabis
She was disqualified from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, issue a month-long ban and had her last win invalidated US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been disqualified from the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics after she tested positive for having cannabis in her system. The games are just a few weeks away, with the ban meaning she cannot […]
5 years ago