Nairobi was pencilled to host the newly-launched Continental Tour on May 2, followed by the World Under-20 Championships from July 7 to 12, with both competitions scheduled for Moi International Spots Centre, Kasarani. But with the Olympic Games and other major competitions, including six legs of the top-tier Diamond League series, put on hold as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic, the Nairobi events were also affected. Responding to a question from Nation Sport on the fate of the two competitions, Coe said the priority now was to monitor the situation and ensure a safe environment for the athletes. He expressed confidence in the directors of the various one-day meetings, including Nairobi’s Continental Tour, and expressed optimism that the all programmed events will eventually be held. “We need to get the Continental Tour and Diamond League circuit up and running when it’s not risking the health of the athletes.

Source: Daily Nation March 29, 2020 03:22 UTC