Athletics Kenya have concluded the World Under-20 pre-trials following the conclusion of activities in five regions this weekend including North Rift, Eastern, Western, Eastern and Nyanza North. To reiterate the importance of the pre-trial exercise, AK top brass graced the various trials across the country. At the Lorna Kiplagat Sports Academy Stadium in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, AK president Lt Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei was the Chief guest alongside the County Governor Alex Tolgos. At the Moi Stadium in Kisumu, regional chairman Joseph Ochieng oversaw the Nyanza North selection while AK Youth and Development chairman Barnaba Korir joined Eastern regional chairman Ainsworth Maragara at the University of Embu for the Eastern region event. Athletes drawn from five counties Meru, Isiolo,Tharaka Ninthi, Marsabit and Embu competed in the Eastern region event where a team of 21 athletes was picked for next month's national trials.

Source: The Star June 13, 2021 10:30 UTC