Outrage after international media 'double-standard reporting' on renowned cyclist from Kenya

Kenyan-born professional cyclist and winner four Tour de France titles, Chris Froome, is staring at a probable ban for possible violation of doping rules.Kenyans, however, are not happy how some internationals media houses broke the news.A section of Kenyans took online to complain over the "biased reporting" claiming that Western media is out to tarnish the country's name with the saga.Many argued that when Froome was being glorified, Western Media labeled him as British but now when in trouble, they are quick to brand him a Kenyan.Froome was born in Nairobi and mentored by former Kenya professional cyclist David Kinjah who became his trainer partner.He would then move to South Africa to study economics, from where he ventured into professional cycling.The Team Sky rider has been asked to explain why a urine sample he gave during La Vuelta in September was found to contain twice the permitted concentration of the substance.On 7 September, after stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana, Froome gave a urine sample that showed the presence of anti-asthma drug salbutamol at double the permitted concentration.

Froome said he simply upped his dosage on the advice of the team doctor after his asthma symptoms got worse.

"I have been a professional cyclist now, treating my symptoms and racing with asthma, for 10 years," said Froome.

"I know what those rules are, I know what those limits are and I have never been over those limits.

"I have got a very clear routine when I use my inhaler and how many times. I have given all that information to the UCI to help get to the bottom of it."

Froome became the first British rider to triumph at the Vuelta and only the third cyclist to have completed the Tour-Vuelta double in the same year.

With four Tour wins, he is one of the most successful riders in the race's history.

Asked if he felt Wednesday's revelations had damaged his standing in the sport, Froome replied: "No."

He added: "I can understand a lot of people's reactions, especially given the history of the sport. This is not a positive test.

"The sport is coming from a very dark background and I have tried to do everything through my career to show that the sport has turned around."