World Athletics sets new dates for World Under-20 Championships in Kenya

Sports Kenya Chairman Fred Muteti during a press briefing on the preparation for the World continental tour and the world under 20 athletics championships at Kasarani on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The World U20 Championships will now be held in Nairobi from 17 to 22 August next year, one week after the Tokyo Olympic Games.

According to World Athletics, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a major disruption of the sports calendar but efforts have been made so that athletes can still showcase their talents.