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Infrastructure key in hosting major global events, says Coe
World Athletics President Seb Coe (centre) enjoys a light moment with Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei (from left to right), London Olympics 800m Champion David Rudisha, Africa 100m champion Ferndinard Omanyala and Youths, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba after addressing a press conference at Weston Hotel in Nairobi on January 05, 2023.
What you need to know:
- Coe said that the county’s capacity and integration of all different facets that will give athletes the very best, must be attained as Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei disclosed that Kenya is now keen on hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships
- Coe hinted that World Aesthetics is ready to help Kenya build capacity in terms of the technical aspect to bolster their chances of hosting the world event
- Coe noted that Kenya might have hosted quite successful 2017 World Athletics Under-18 Championships and 2021 World Athletics Under-20 Championships but having a strong technical base will be key to hosting major events
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has said that Kenya will need to work on its infrastructural facilities among other areas if they are to host the World Athletics Championships.
Coe said that the county’s capacity and integration of all different facets that will give athletes the very best, must be attained as Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei disclosed that Kenya is now keen on hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
