Ghana boxer Samed suspended by Commonwealth Games chiefs over doping violation

Ghanaian boxer Shakul Samed was Friday suspended by Commonwealth Games chiefs on day one of sporting action in Birmingham after failing a dope test.

The 23-year-old light heavyweight had been due to face Mauritius's Luc Jean Rosalba in the first round of his competition.

"The Commonwealth Games Federation Anti-Doping and Medical Commission has confirmed that the sample of Shakul Samed, a boxer from Ghana, violated anti-doping rules for the 2022 Commonwealth Games," read a CGF statement.

"His A sample was found to contain a prohibited substance (diuretic and masking agent -- furosemide).

"He has therefore been suspended with immediate effect. He and the Ghana Commonwealth Games Association have been informed."

Samed, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, can opt to have his B sample tested before any charge is issued.