Abderrahim Ougra of Spain has been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for evading, refusing or failing to submit a sample collection.
The AIU selected Ougra in competition at the ‘Lill Gran Premio Cáceras Diputación de Cácerres’ cross-country race in Cáceras, Spain on January 21, 2024.
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🔹 Abderrahim Ougra, suspendido por su huida en un control
La AIU decreta una suspensión provisional del marroquí afincado en España, que desapareció del Cross de Cáceres cuando debía someterse a un testhttps://t.co/JWHMVA8z20 vía @diarioas
After the race, in which Ougra finished fourth, he was approached by a chaperone (not the doping control officer). He was told he needed to report to the DCO on-site to provide a sample. Ougra asked for an opportunity for a cool-down run. While going back and forth between the track and his knapsack, he eventually slipped out of sight and disappeared.
Attempts were made to contact him over WhatsApp and by phone, however, he failed to answer.
After contacting his coach, Ougra decided to contact the AIU to explain his situation. It amounted to him never being tested and not understanding the process, which made him nervous.
The 24-year-old admitted fault and was given a four-year, less a year, suspension in July 2024. Ougra has the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In June of 2023, Ougra set his 3000m steeplechase personal best at 8:24.76 in Huelva, Spain.
