India, July 1 -- Nigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume has been sentenced to 27 months in jail as his dream of representing the USA at the highest level has come to an abrupt end. The sentence was announced on Wednesday (Jul 1) after Oghenebrume was found possessing a firearm. This means his Olympic dream comes to an end, and any hopes of representation will depend on an appeal to a higher court. At the time of arrest, he was residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the United States.

Oghenebrume sentenced for 27-month

The charges arise from a domestic violence incident that took place on February 7, 2025, in Baton Rouge. According to court documents and statements made during his guilty plea, Oghenebrume was at his apartment with another ...