Athletics Kenya (AK) govt committee member Barnaba Korir is optimistic of internet hosting the eighth version of the Kip Keino Basic on the Nyayo Stadium.
Korir says discussions with Sports activities Kenya have been to this point profitable, with the stadia administration physique exhibiting willingness to open the venue to the worldwide competitors.
“At present on the Nyayo Nationwide Stadium, I met with Sports activities Stadia Director Basic Mr. Timothy Kilimo, Julius, Diana, and Jimmy as we work to confirming the venue for the Kip Keino Basic on April 24. The possibilities are very excessive that we’ll host it right here!” Korir, additionally the meet director for the competitors, mentioned.
The 20,000-seater stadium is anticipated to be closed for renovation works forward of subsequent yr’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
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Nyayo, Kenya’s oldest stadium, is without doubt one of the coaching pitches for the month-long match, whereas the Kasarani and Talanta stadia — the latter at present underneath development — will stage a few of the matches.
Its impending closure — in addition to that of Kasarani — has left many sports activities federations, particularly soccer and athletics, with a splitting headache on the place to seek out different venues.
Regardless, Korir is crossing fingers that this yr’s version of the World Continental Tour Gold occasion shall be a hit.
Identical to final yr’s Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) in addition to the previous weekend’s HSBC 7s Division 2 — Korir expects followers will refill Nyayo Stadium for the Kip Keino Basic.
“We at the moment are working full throttle as a federation with the federal government and companions to fill the stadium and make this a world-class occasion. Success right here opens the door to a Diamond League meet, and finally the World Championships!” he mentioned.
The final version of the one-day competitors was held on the Ulinzi Sports activities Complicated in Could.