LONDON - The manager of the Kenyan Olympic athletics team has been recalled from the Rio Games after an investigation alleged he demanded money to give warnings about doping tests, a media report said. Rotich was filmed by the two media demanding 10,000 pounds ($13,000/11,800 euros) for agreeing to warn a British coach about imminent doping tests. - Round figure -The retired school teachers work for a Swedish-based company which has the IAAF contract for doping tests in Kenya. When he left for Rio, Rotich told the media: "We have counselled, taught and even asked them to be cautious about doping. Several Kenyan athletes have failed dope tests in recent months.

Source: Bangkok Post August 07, 2016 03:45 UTC