Jele to miss Olympics despite new 2021 date

Lydia Jele will make a comeback next year after serving her four-year suspension for taking a banned substance, but still, the athlete will miss the Olympic Games, which have been moved to 2021. 

The 400m athlete was suspended in 2017 for taking a stimulant, but would, however, not return in time for the Olympic Games.

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Tokyo 2020 Games have been moved to July 2021. But Jele only returns to the track in October next year.  Botswana National Olympic Committee chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said Jele can realistically compete in the World Championships, which have been moved to 2022.

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