IAAF congress to vote on broad reforms

MONACO (AP) Athletics officials from around the world are weighing broad reforms in the sport's governance, hoping to turn the corner on corruption and doping scandals that dragged its reputation to the gutter.

Saturday's special congress of the IAAF is being asked to approve President Sebastian Coe's ''Time for Change'' proposals that notably will change the way doping cases are investigated and prosecuted.

Ahead of the meeting in Monaco, Coe warned fans could switch to other sports if they believe cheats are winning. He has asked congress delegates to be ''bold.''

As many as 213 of the IAAF's member federations can vote. Russia is suspended for systematic, deep-rooted doping.

Coe's reforms need a two-thirds majority to pass.