BRITISH Masters Athletic Federation (BMAF) track and field secretary Maurice Doogan has had his suspension lifted by World Masters Athletics (WMA).
Doogan, also a British team manager, was suspended after an athlete registration error in the 4x100m relay at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Lyon last year.
A BMAF statement read: “Following a review of Maurice Doogan’s suspension from Masters Athletics, the WMA have determined that the charges levelled against him, and the subsequent finding of guilt, should be set aside.
“As such, Maurice Doogan will be resuming his role with the British Masters Athletic Federation with immediate effect.
“Although the WMA have reserved the right to look at the circumstances surrounding Maurice Doogan’s suspension again, Maurice Doogan has sought all documentary evidence relating to the initial charges brought against him. Should the WMA elect to take any further action against Maurice Doogan, all charges will be vigorously defended.”