Kenyan athletes to lose over Sh5b to virus threat

Athletics - London Marathon Preview Press Conference - The Tower Hotel, London, Britain - April 25, 2019 Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot and Mary Keitany pose ahead of the London marathon . [Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs]

The writing is on the wall. The 2020 athletics season treads on a tricky path even as athletes remain hopeful of returning to competition soon.

Kenyan athletes stand to lose close to Sh5 billion in appearance fees, prize money and other endorsements if the season is closed until next year.