May 13, 2016 7:19 AM

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Kenya in breach of World anti-doping agency code

Kenya has been declared in breach of global anti-doping rules. The surprise move will mean some of the world's top athletes are at risk of missing August's Olympic Games in Rio. Kenya, one of the major forces in world athletics, has already missed two World Anti-Doping Agency deadlines to show it is tackling cheating in sport. Wada's compliance committee ruled the country non-compliant when its board met in Montreal yesterday, citing issues with anti-doping legislation. The recommendation needs to be ratified by the Wada board. After a series of drugs and corruption scandals, Kenya had been warned to comply with Wada's rules or face sanctions.

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