Winners of Madoka race to undergo doping tests

ACTION AT THE 2013 MADOKA MARATHON: Runners in action in last year's 2013 annual Madoka marathon at Wundanyi in Taita Taveta County .This year's Madoka Marathon will be taking place at the same venue on Saturday,018th October 2014.PHOTO BY MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD.

Mombasa: The winners of this year’s Madoka half marathon set for this Saturday would be subjected to doping tests. Athletics Kenya Assistant Treasurer Kimoni Kisalu said yesterday winners of 21km would undergo doping tests and the samples would later be taken to South Africa for analysis. Kisalu said arrangements for the race have been finalised and runners are expected in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, today and tomorrow. ”Athletes should compete at the highest level, obtain leadership and character development, strive to be lifetime athletes on the field and ultimately become outstanding marathoners,” said Madoka.

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