The 25-year-old Nkanata (pictured) went back to the US after failing to receive communication from NOC-K. Arap Soi only reacted after Nkanata went public again. I told the chef de mission Stephen Arap Soi, so why can't I run?" In January this year, Athletics Kenya gave NOC-K all list of athletes with potential qualification alongside their credentials," said Korir. The 2016 Africa high jump champion Mathew Sawe's dream was dashed after his 'B' standard qualification mark was never entered by NOC-K to compete at the Olympics.

Source: Standard Digital August 19, 2016 21:11 UTC