×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenya now wants to host Senior World Athletics Championship as junior event ends at Kasarani

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Emmanuel Wanyonyi makes record in 800m final during World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 22, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

After staging a successful World Athletics Under 20 Championship, Kenya is now targeting to host the seniors global event, Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei has announced.

Tuwei said that Kenya is among the countries that will be fighting for the hosting rights of World Championship event after Oregon, next year.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Ben Ahenda 8 hrs ago
Boxing
Mixed results for top boxers as Police, KDF lead after first leg
By Joan Oyiela 22 hrs ago
Sports
Kipyegon storms to victory in DL opener
Sports
Kenya basks in 10,000m glory at African Senior Athletics event
Sports
Eldonets and Stanbic Aces win as UoN, Strathmore students falter