Kenya announces stringent drug tests for Tokyo World Championships

To be selected for the upcoming Worlds in Japan (13-21 September), Kenyan athletes will have to pass three screening tests.

Kenya announces stringent drug tests for Tokyo World Championships

Athletics Kenya (AK) chief Jackson Tuwei said a pool of 444 contenders for the championships have been identified for the testing programme.

Kenya enforces strict drug tests for Tokyo World Championships

Kenya has announced a rigorous anti-doping regime for its athletes ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, officials said Wednesday. Athletics Kenya (AK) President Jackson Tuwei stated that 444 contenders have been identified for a three-stage drug testing program. The initiative is being coordinated with Kenyan and World Athletics anti-doping agencies to ensure compliance. “Athletes may be subject to both in-competition and out-of-compe…

The Kenya Athletics Federation said on Wednesday that its athletes would be screened for three tests to be selected for the Tokyo World Championships (13-21 September).

Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan athletes will have to undergo three anti-doping controls in order to be able to enter the country’s list for the Tokyo World Cup (13-21 September), said on Wednesday the leaders of the Kenya Athletics Federation (AK). The aim is to avoid new scandals such as those experienced by figures of their athletics in recent years. The reinforced program will count on the collaboration of the Kenya Anti-Doping Agencies and the Inter…