Only registered athletes, coaches will compete locally and internationally, warns Korir

Athletics Kenya (AK) has declared that only athletes registered in the federation's official database can compete in local and international events.

AK Executive Member and Director of Youth Development Barnaba Korir stressed that athletes, coaches, and athlete assistants who are not registered in the database will be barred from participating in any athletics activities.

“We are implementing a robust registration program for athletes, their support personnel, and training camps,” Korir said. “The registration of athletes is nearing completion, and the next phase will focus on registering support personnel, such as coaches, before moving on to the camps.”

Launched in July 2024, the nationwide registration exercise aims to collect accurate data on athletes and their officials.

The initiative is expected to play a critical role in combating doping and addressing age cheating within the sport.

“This system will enable us to monitor athletes, track the camps where they are training, and maintain comprehensive records of their activities,” Korir explained.

“It will also strengthen our fight against doping. One of the key features of this program is ensuring that every athlete competing in Kenya undergoes registration and at least one anti-doping test before receiving visa letters for international competitions.”

The registration exercise marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency and integrity in Kenyan athletics.