Greek Olympian tests positive for a banned substance

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A Greek track and field athlete at the Paris Olympics has tested positive for a prohibited substance, as reported by the Greek Olympic Committee.

The athlete, who did not reach the final round of their event, was informed of the positive test result by the Hellenic Anti-Doping Agency (EOKAN).

EOKAN has imposed an immediate temporary suspension, and the Greek Olympic Committee has requested the athlete’s removal from the Olympic Village. The athlete’s name has not been officially disclosed.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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