Greek Athlete Expelled from Paris Games Due to Doping

A Greek athlete has been expelled from the Paris Games after testing positive for banned substances. The Greek Olympic Committee informed the team on Monday, leading to the athlete's provisional suspension. This incident is one among a few doping cases at the Games.

A Greek athlete has been expelled from the Paris Games after testing positive for banned substances, according to a statement from the Greek Olympic Committee on Tuesday.

The team was informed on Monday afternoon by Greece's anti-doping agency. The athlete, whose name and sport were not disclosed, faced a provisional suspension and was removed from the team. This year’s Paris Games have reported only a few positive tests for banned substances in the competition.

Among other cases, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and African Games boxing champion Cynthia Ogunsemilore of Nigeria, and Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen, who tested positive for steroids just a day before the Games began, were also found positive.