Athletics-World Athletics' Coe praises Kenyan response to doping

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe addresses a news conference on the state of Kenya's athletics and anti-doping plan during his visit to Nairobi, Kenya January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI (Reuters) - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on Thursday praised Kenya's commitment to addressing doping after several positive tests for banned substances.

The middle and long-distance running powerhouse avoided a ban in November despite an increasing number of its athletes being suspended for positive tests.