Kiptanui highlighted the financial and logistical advantages for local athletes.
"Hosting such events locally reduces costs for our runners. Instead of spending on airfare and long travels abroad, our athletes only need to travel to Nairobi," he said.
African men’s 800m champion Alex Kipngetich Ng’eno is brimming with confidence as he prepares for his Absa Kip Keino Classic debut on Saturday at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The former world under-20 silver medallist over the distance, who trains in Kericho County, sees the Continental Tour Gold event as his golden opportunity to attain the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships qualification mark of 1:44.50 as he excels on home soil.
