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ROSA CASE NAGS TEAM KENYA: Doping charges on athletes' managers affecting runners psychologically, says Kirwa

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Federicco Rosa, an Italian National at Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi where he is facing charges of conspiracy to cause injury by doping to the reputation and profession of Kenyan athletes.Presiding Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi ordered that he be released on Sh300,000 cash bail until 14th July 2016 to enable the prosecution conclude with investigations.PHOTO DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD}

Team Kenya coach Julius Kirwa admits doping claims hanging over agents Federico Rosa and Claudio Berardelli are taking a toll on athletes’ preparations for Rio Olympics.

Kirwa told FeverPitch the effects on Olympics-bound athletes are telling, but they were doing everything possible to counsel them.

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