A Kenyan athlete has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit in a statement released by the AIU on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Diana Chepkorir is suspended until further notice for allegedly using a Prohibited Substance, as per Article 2.2 of the ABP case.
AIU indicated that a provisional suspension is when an athlete or other person is suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity in athletics before a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.
AIU explains the provincial suspension
“In doping cases, a provisional suspension is mandatory under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules following an adverse analytical finding for any non-specified substance on the prohibited list,” AIU stated.
According to AIU guidelines, a provisional suspension can also be applied in other doping-related matters based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
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Such a suspension in a non-doping situation does not remove the presumption of innocence and is not a finding of guilt.
Instead, it serves as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting the integrity of the sport.
Kenya Slapped with 21-Day Ultimatum Over Athletics Cheating Allegations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has given the Anti-Doping Agency (ADAK) of Kenya 21 days to respond to a charge of non-compliance.
The action follows a May 2024 audit that found serious gaps in Kenya’s anti-doping operations and could lead to sanctions taking effect on 2 October 2025.
WADA’s Formal Notice
WADA’s Executive Committee announced on Thursday, September 11, 2025, that it acted on recommendations from its independent Compliance Review Committee after ADAK failed to meet key requirements identified during the audit.
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“Under Article 9.3.1 of the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS), the Signatory has 21 days following the date of receipt of the formal notice of non-compliance to dispute WADA’s allegation of non-compliance, as well as the proposed consequences and/or the reinstatement conditions proposed by the Agency,” the statement read.
Potential Consequences for Kenya
The decision and proposed consequences will take effect on 2 October unless Kenya disputes the finding or provides evidence of corrective action before that date.
The highlighted WADA Consequences of Compliance include:
- ADAK loses its WADA privileges until reinstatement.
- The Representatives of ADAK are ineligible to participate in any WADA Independent Observer Program, WADA Outreach Program, or other WADA activities.
- ADAK will not receive any WADA funding (either directly or indirectly) related to the development of specific activities or participation in specific programs.
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