The nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts following a season that featured major performances at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, World Athletics Series events, one-day meetings and road races.

Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi made the commitment on Thursday when he hosted World Athletics Head of Competition Management Pierce O’Callaghan.

Tuwei said Kenya’s longstanding record on the global athletics stage played a key role in securing the hosting rights.

By GPC Sports Desk Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei has called for greater attention to environmental conservation, saying healthy surroundings are essential for athletes to train and compete at the highest level. Speaking in Copenhagen during the signing of the Sports for Nature Framework, Tuwei said the partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), […]

Ngetich, who won the world cross-country title in Tallahassee, USA, in January, added the half marathon crown to her growing list of global honours after finishing 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo.

Namwamba says his decision to choose Kampala as his diplomatic posting was influenced by the regional sports journey he had helped shape while serving as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts.

The World Athletics Council confirmed Nairobi’s selection during its 242nd meeting in Budapest, Hungary, following a competitive bidding process that also featured London, Rome and Munich.

NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki congratulated Athletics Kenya, the Government, the bid team, athletes and Kenyans for securing the right to host the prestigious global athletics event.

Mvurya said the award was the result of years of investment in athletics, sports infrastructure, athlete development and Kenya’s capacity to stage major international competitions.

By KPC Sports Correspondent The World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26 has unveiled the medals that will be awarded to the world’s top young athletes during the global showpiece at Hayward Field in August. Inspired by Oregon’s natural beauty and rich athletics heritage, the medals are shaped around the Oregon 26 event logo, which incorporates […]