Team Kenya undergoes anti-doping training forum
The government is drumming up support for Team Kenya, set for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, urging them to compete clean in the global showpiece to be held in Japan on November 15-26...
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Team Kenya, preparing for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, underwent a four-day anti-doping training workshop at Kasarani Stadium. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Sports and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), aimed to educate athletes and officials on clean competition.
- The training involved roughly 100 athletes and officials.
- ADAK CEO Peninah Wahome emphasized the importance of competing clean.
- Kenya will compete in five disciplines at the Deaflympics: athletics, swimming, golf, women’s basketball, and men's handball.
- The Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics will be held in Japan from November 15-26.
- Team captains Isaac Atima and Linet Nanjala expressed appreciation for the valuable information on prohibited substances and the need for fair competition.
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