Nigeria's First Gold Medalist In 2014 Commonwealth Games, Chika Amalaha Fails Doping Test

The Commonwealth Games Federation this morning July 29th said Nigerian female weightlifting gold medalist Chika Amalaha has
failed a doping test.



CGF chief executive Mike Hooper said Amalaha, 17, tested positive for diuretics and masking agents after winning gold in the 53 kilogram (117-pound) division last Friday July 25th.




The backup "B'' sample will be tested tomorrow Wednesday July 30th.