Reprieve for athletes as slots for African Games are increased

Central Rift's Kevin Kipkorir pray before 400M finals during African Games trials selections at Nyayo Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Athletics Kenya (AK) has named a strong team of 52 athletes for the 13th edition of All African Games set for Accra, Ghana on March 8-23, 2024.

Beatrice Chepkoech, Mary Moraa and Hezbon Ochieng will highlight Kenya's team to the upcoming continental contest.

The number of athletes to the continental games was increased from 30 to 52, after athletes protested the low number that was initially given to Athletics Kenya by Kenya National Sports Council (KNSC).

Athletes were disappointed to learn that their quota for the Games had been halved, with only 30 places up for grabs - down 31 slots from the figure that represented Kenya the last edition in Morocco.