This archive report was first published on 16 December 2019.
Published on December 16, 2019, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has cautioned youths from over 20 counties participating in the 6th edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-Counties Sports Association (KYISA) games about the risks of doping.
The games, featuring football, volleyball, and basketball for both boys and girls, kicked off on Monday in Busia County.
ADAK officers, including Kennedy Mwai, Daniel Ndungu, Walter Omwenga, Rooney Sumba, Dr. Festus Kiplamai, and Tim Ngugi, educated the players and officials on the 11 stages of doping control and the associated dangers.
During the training, athletes were informed about the economic and social consequences of doping, including loss of sponsorship and income, isolation from peers, and damaged relationships with friends and family.
ADAK also warned the athletes about the risks of consuming unregulated food supplements, which can contain steroids and other banned substances.
According to Omwenga, doping has tarnished Kenya's reputation, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibits the use of substances such as steroids, insulin, stimulants, narcotics, cannabis, human growth hormone, and Epo (Erythropoietin), which can lead to hypertension and heart attacks.
