About Chika Amalaha
Born 1997. Chika Amalaha is a Nigerian weightlifter.
Chika Joy Amalaha (born 28 October 1997) is a Nigerian weightlifter. In 2019 she tested positive for metenolone and has been banned from competing until 2027 by the International Weightlifting Federation.
2014 Commonwealth Games Amalaha won the gold medal in the women's 53 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, and set a new Games records in 53 kg weight category in both the snatch and overall elements.
She later failed a drug test, Following the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) scheduled meeting with Amalaha on 1 August 2014, she was stripped of her medal and the Games record she set was revoked. As a result, Dika Toua of Papua New Guinea was awarded gold, and Santoshi Matsa and Swati Singh, both from India, were awarded silver and bronze respectively.
Amalaha was subsequently handed a two-year doping ban. The ban ended 25 July 2016.
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Who is Chika Amalaha?
Nigerian weightlifter
When was Chika Amalaha born?
Chika Amalaha was born on 28 October 1997 in Nigeria, Abia State.
What is Chika Amalaha's occupation?
Chika Amalaha is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Chika Amalaha?
Chika Amalaha is Nigerian.
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