Confusion over Makwala�s withdrawal

Makwala is at odds with IAAF over his withdrawal from crucial races PIC: GETTYIMAGES
Makwala is at odds with IAAF over his withdrawal from crucial races PIC: GETTYIMAGES

There was confusion after Isaac Makwala was withdrawn from the 200m heats at the IAAF World Championships on Monday.

Makwala told Mmegi Sport from London that he was feeling fine and was puzzled when he was withdrawn from the race.

IAAF officials announced some athletes were suffering from gastroenteritis, which included vomiting. Makwala admits he had vomited in the lead up to the race but felt fine thereafter. He said no tests had been conducted to determine the illness.

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