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Kenya's fight to prevent young athletes from changing their nationality to represent oil-rich Arab countries was strengthened after the IAAF Council agreed to a minimum waiting period of three years before an athlete can be transferred to represent another team. . President of Athletics Kenya, Jack Tuwei, has since hailed the initiative of the IAAF Council, which met Friday in Buenos Aires, saying that it will help to develop young talents in the country, reports the Xinhua News Agency. "We lost a lot of young athletes: one day they compete in school competitions in Kenya, then they compete against Kenyans in the big leagues," Tuwei said Saturday in Nairobi.
The IAAF Council also adopted the athletes will have to be controlled by a review panel to determine the credibility of requests for change of nationality
This will require to provide evidence that the countries offer full citizenship and related rights.
An athlete can be transferred only once and no transfer will take place before the age of 20, "said the IAAF
Kenya and the United States. Ethiopia have lost a horde of talented runners in rich countries of Asia, Europe and the United States. Ruth Jebet, World Steeplechase Champion, and Paul Chelimo (USA), in title.
Last February, the IAAF Council froze the rule of transfer of allegiance and therefore had time to find a solution. With the continental championships approaching in the coming weeks – Africa will host its own championship in Asaba, Nigeria, from August 1 to 5 – the Allegiance Transfer Examination Committee. IAAF will strive to treat those who have
"Athletes and member federations will have to complete new documents and sign a statement before their file is reviewed by the committee. he was transferred to another territory or country until the Review Board made a final decision, "said the IAAF.
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