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AK’s directive on athletes’ medical cover is a step in the right direction

Athletics Kenya’s decision that athletes without comprehensive medical insurance cover will not be allowed to participate at international championships is well intended and should not be interpreted as a move to bar anybody from taking part in such events.

Since runners have been forced to hang their spikes prematurely after sustaining injuries, the medical insurance will be of great help to them as they try to seek treatment should they fall sick abroad.

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