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Why Athletics Kenya Youth and Development director Korir wants doping penalty to be doubled

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Athletics Kenya (AK) Youth Committee chairman Barnaba Korir during an interview with the Standard Media Group Sports reporters at their Headquarters along Mombasa Road on October 23, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Athletics Kenya (AK) Youth and Development director Barnaba Korir has called upon the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) to impose stricter punishment to athletes found doping as Kenya continues to fight against the vice.

Up to 30 elite Kenyan athletes have been suspended or banned from competing this year alone, raising fears among stakeholders that the vice was getting out of hand.

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