By AYUMBA AYODIMore by this AuthorA high-powered delegation from the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) is expected in Nairobi to inspect the World Under-18 Championships facilities after the conclusion of the World Cross Country Championships in Kampala. Chief Executive Officer of the event’s Local Organising Committee, Mwangi Muthee, on Friday disclosed that the tour, planned for March 27, will involve six key officials led by Carlo di Angeli, the IAAF Head of Events Operations. The World Cross Country Championships will be held on March 26 at Kololo grounds, Kampala while the World Under-18 Championships are due from July 12 to 16 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. “Infrastructure upgrading at the competition venue, Athletes Village and upgrading of other relevant facilities has picked up pace. “Many final decisions on how work on the facilities need to conclude will be made at a consultative meeting between LOC and IAAF during the visit,” said Muthee.

Source: Daily Nation March 10, 2017 17:26 UTC