This archive report was first published on 25 June 2021.
As the Tokyo Olympic Games approach, Team Kenya athletes have been warned that they will not be allowed to compete outside the country without the approval of the Ministry of Sports or Olympics Kenya.
General Team Manager Barnaba Korir disclosed that all athletes who have been picked, including those in the athletics team shortlisted on Saturday, must report to the bubble camp by Thursday.
"We know there are some athletes planning for races outside the country, including the World Athletics' Diamond League," said Korir. "We are not against that, but they should get clearance since we are operating in unique times."
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Tokyo Olympic Games has set a requirement for the team to have been in bubble camp for at least two weeks, monitoring the Covid-19 situation.
"The Cabinet Secretary for Sports Amina Mohamed must approve any departures from camp," said Korir, adding that athletes must cooperate.
Published on June 25, 2021, at 09:31:58.
