Owen Ansah rejects four-year ban request from Germany's NADA

Owen Ansah, the European 200-metre champion, has formally rejected a proposed four-year ban from Germany's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) related to an alleged doping test refusal. NADA reported that Ansah has requested disciplinary proceedings before the German Sports Arbitration Court. The ban recommendation stemmed from an incident where Ansah reportedly did not provide a sample when requested by testers prior to a competition in early July. Ansah maintains he was unable to comply due to timing issues. The arbitration proceedings will be organized by the court, while NADA emphasizes the need for a prompt resolution.

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