Olympics team’s sacking rejected: World body writes to Kenyan officials, and says that NOC-K is independent

Hassan Wario, Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and the Arts of Kenya [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Kenya risks a ban from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, following Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario's decision to disband the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K).

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Deputy Director General Pere Miro, yesterday warned that the body is ready to ban Kenya for interfering with NOC-K's responsibilities and powers, breaching Chapter Two, Article 16 of the Olympic Charter.