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Athletics Kenya has been intensifying efforts against doping, unveiling comprehensive strategies to protect its athletes and sporting legacy.
Athletics Kenya Nairobi Chair Barnaba Korir has outlined the country’s intensified efforts to combat doping, a move aimed at safeguarding the nation’s legacy as a global athletics powerhouse.
With strong backing from the government, World Athletics, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Kenya is now at the forefront of the fight against doping in sports.
Korir, who also serves as the Director of Youth Development at Athletics Kenya (AK), emphasized the importance of collaboration in the anti-doping initiative.
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Key elements of this strategy include robust investigations, enhanced testing, athlete education, and advanced performance monitoring systems.
“This collaboration has enabled us to implement strategies through various departments to ensure we tackle this menace effectively,” Korir stated as quoted by Citizen Digital.
“The I&I unit ensures we are informed about suspicious activities while compulsory testing is conducted before any athlete competes. We’ve extended these systems even to local events to maintain integrity at all levels.”
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At the core of Kenya’s efforts is a focus on education. Korir underscored the need to instill anti-doping awareness in athletes from an early age.
“We have a responsibility to educate athletes, including the U-20 teams, about the dangers of doping. Through a structured program, we aim to incorporate anti-doping education into the school curriculum starting from primary school,” he said.
Comparing the initiative to campaigns against hard drugs, Korir stressed the significance of early intervention.
“Athletes must understand that doping not only tarnishes their reputation but also jeopardizes their health and the credibility of the sport itself,” he added.
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Another crucial component of the anti-doping program is a comprehensive athlete registration and monitoring system.
According to Korir, the database allows for tracking athletes’ performance over time, making it easier to identify anomalies that could indicate doping.
“This system allows us to analyze performance graphs and closely monitor any unusual rapid improvements in an athlete’s performance within a short time,” he explained.
These measures reflect Kenya’s commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in athletics, as well as preserving its storied history in the sport.
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For decades, Kenyan runners have dominated international competitions, and maintaining this legacy is a national priority.
Korir expressed confidence in the progress made so far.
“We are very happy with the progress. These measures are not only about compliance but about safeguarding the reputation of Kenya’s athletics and protecting the integrity of our sports,” he said.
The country’s approach is multifaceted, leveraging intelligence, testing, education, and performance tracking.
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By incorporating anti-doping education into school curricula, Kenya is also ensuring the next generation of athletes grows up with a solid understanding of ethical sports practices.
Kenya’s efforts are also garnering recognition on the global stage.
Collaboration with international agencies like WADA and World Athletics has enabled the nation to adopt best practices and innovative solutions to combat doping.
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