The 32-year-old hurdler is stopped from competing in the games after finding illegal substances in a doping test, Sportbladet reports.

He must have tested positive for Niketamide, which is not allowed to be used in competition.

Kariem Hussein must have ingested the substance via a dietary supplement, where Niketamide is on the table of contents.

The product information sheet also shows that the dietary supplement can give results in a doping test.

"I will continue to fight"

On social media, the hurdles runner now apologizes.

"I made a mistake that has serious consequences.

I apologize.

But everyone who knows me knows that I will continue to fight, he writes.

The Swiss Olympic Committee has also commented.

"This incident is a reminder to all athletes that they can never be too careful when it comes to various supplements."

Hussein is now suspended for nine months.