January 23, 2026

AK warning on age cheating in junior and kids competitions

 


Athletics Kenya (AK) has intensified its fight against age cheating, warning teachers, coaches, parents, and athletes against engaging in or facilitating the falsification of athletes’ ages.

Addressing the media during the launch of the 5th Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour in Eldoret, AK Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir disclosed that  the federation had received a communication from World Athletics over  age manipulation involving some of Under-20 athletes.

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