20 athletes found guilty of age cheating after probe
'Age cheating is becoming a serious concern and is quickly beginning to rival doping in athletics in the country.' — Jack Tuwei, President of Athletics Kenya..
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An investigation by World Athletics and Athletics Kenya (AK) has found at least 20 Kenyan international athletes guilty of age cheating, with provisional suspensions now in effect. This probe, which began in 2016, also implicates 10 schools in age manipulation, prompting AK to seek discussions with the Ministry of Education.
- 20 athletes out of 60 investigated were found to have doctored their ages; another 15 cases are pending.
- Athletics Kenya has provisionally suspended the implicated athletes but awaits guidance from World Athletics on further penalties, as local laws lack provisions for age cheating.
- Some of those found guilty are medallists from the 2021 World Under-20 Athletics Championships, and the issue is impacting participation in events like the 2025 Africa Athletics Under-20 and Under-18 Championships.
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