Athletics Kenya’s Growth Plate Monitoring Adopted by World Athletics for U20 Events

Following Kenya’s success in preventing youth injuries (News #329), World Athletics mandated Growth Plate Monitoring for all athletes under 18 at its 2026 World U20 Championships in Lima—requiring bi-annual ultrasounds and load adjustments. Kenya didn’t just report data—it redefined duty of care, said WA Medical Director Dr. Stephane Bermon. AK’s *Growth Toolkit*—including scan protocols and coaching guides—will be distributed to all 214 member federations. A train-the-trainer summit opens in Iten in February 2026.