Nyanza North region Athletics Kenya (AK) chairman Joseph Ochieng Tuesday said the region can produce great sprinters and field event athletes if supported with technical expertise and facilities. Ochieng spoke at Kisumu National Polytechnic where runners preparing for the World Under-20 Athletics Championships from the Nyanza North camp received food donations and cash stipends from Athletics Kenya. Athletics Kenya Director for Youth and Development, Barnaba Korir, delivered the stimulus package. Lockdown rest"We hope Athletics Kenya will still consider the request. Korir, who is also the Athletics Kenya Nairobi branch chairman, said the Western region is capable of producing great short distance athletes if helped.

Source: Daily Nation June 17, 2020 03:45 UTC