Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced a list of 444 athletes who have been identified as probables for the upcoming World Athletics Championships set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, in 2025.

In order to be eligible for selection, all athletes must comply with strict anti-doping regulations, including mandatory testing requirements.

According to Article 15.5.1-3 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations, athletes must undergo at least three no-notice out-of-competition tests before the championships.

To ensure compliance, athletes must also attend anti-doping education programs organized by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), or Athletics Kenya, and they must provide accurate whereabouts information.

Athletes are required to keep their whereabouts information up to date at all times. Those with ADAMS accounts must submit their whereabouts details through the system and check regularly for updates.

Athletes without ADAMS accounts can request one or use the provided Google Forms link to submit their location details, ensuring that any changes to their whereabouts are updated immediately.

Athletes may be tested at any time, both in competition and out of competition. Failure to comply with testing procedures or missing a test will impact their eligibility for selection.

Additionally, athletes are held to the principle of strict liability, meaning they are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their system. They must carefully check medications and supplements before use to avoid unintentional violations.

Athletics Kenya will invite athletes to attend anti-doping education seminars and webinars, which they must prioritize attending.

Whereabouts submissions must be made every quarter for ADAMS users, with deadlines set for the 15th of the month before the new quarter begins. Those using Google Forms must update their information whenever there is a change in location.

Athletes are also required to complete a minimum of three no-notice out-of-competition tests between October 29, 2024, and August 29, 2025.

The first test must be conducted by May 24, 2025, and athletes who fail to complete at least one test by this date will be deemed ineligible to compete. The final deadline for all tests is August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM East Africa Time.

In addition to these anti-doping requirements, athletes must also meet qualification times and compete in national trials to secure their place in the Kenyan team for the World Championships.

Athletics Kenya urges all selected athletes to comply with these regulations and attend the upcoming virtual briefing session for further guidance.

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