CAS Clears Japanese Race Walker Koki Ikeda of Doping Ban

CAS overturned a four-year doping ban against Japanese race walker Koki Ikeda, allowing his immediate return.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared Japanese race walker Koki Ikeda of doping, successfully overturning his four-year ban. The ruling allows the Olympic silver medallist to return to international athletic competition immediately. Separately, Ethiopian marathon runner Ruti Aga received a six-year ban for a doping violation.

• The rulingThe Court of Arbitration for Sport completely lifted the four-year suspension imposed on the athlete.
• The athleteKoki Ikeda earned a silver medal in the 20-kilometer race walk at the Tokyo Olympic Games.