The country is ready to host the IAAF World U18 Championships which kicks off on Wednesday, Local Organising Committee (LOC) CEO Mwangi Muthee has said. Muthee said more than 1,500 athletes from 130 countries are here to participate in the championships.
“About 1800 athletes will be in the country and we expect the country will reap so much from the World U18 Championships,” he said.
He further said the opening ceremony for the Championships will be 45 minutes of showcasing what Kenya has to offer.
“The event will take place in two sections; in the morning and the afternoon and we shall provide entertainment; we’re working with major artists in the country.”
The championships will be between July 12 and 16. Kenya is expected to have at least 60 athletes for the various categories in the competitions. Muthee said the government had settled for the renovation of Kasarani stadium to reduce on the construction of a new sports arena.