Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test: 'I'm deeply disappointed in myself' - Yahoo Sports
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite. Kyrgios expressed remorse for his actions and stated he is taking time away from social media to focus on his health.
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The suspension of a high-profile athlete highlights the strict anti-doping regulations in professional sports and the personal challenges faced by athletes.
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios was suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after one of his samples came back positive for cocaine , the agency announced Wednesday.
Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in a sample he provided at the ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain, on June 22. Cocaine is among the drugs banned by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA). His suspension has been in place since Aug. 4.
Kyrgios, 31, confirmed the suspension in a message on Instagram, saying he made " a huge mistake ."
"I'm sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors and everyone close to me. Above all, I'm sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and I'm deeply disappointed in myself."
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