World Athletics Competition Management Director Pierce O’Callaghan visits Kenya
Accompanied by officials from both the Sports Ministry and Athletics Kenya, O’Callaghan toured the Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday evening before visiting the Nyayo Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex on Thursday. The post World Athletics Competition Management Director Pierce O’Callaghan visits Kenya appeared first on KBC Digital .
World Athletics Director of Competition Management, Pierce O’Callaghan, has arrived in Kenya to assess the country's readiness for hosting the 22nd World Athletics Championships in September 2029. The visit, which included a tour of key venues, was aimed at providing guidance on necessary infrastructure upgrades.
Accompanied by officials from the Sports Ministry and Athletics Kenya, O’Callaghan began his tour on Wednesday evening with a visit to Kasarani Stadium. On Thursday, he expanded his inspections to include Nyayo Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex. The director's mission was his first since Kenya was announced as the host nation by the World Athletics Council in Budapest last month, defeating competition from Rome, Italy, and London in the UK.
On Thursday afternoon, O’Callaghan met with Sports Principal Secretary, Elijah Mwangi, who expressed Kenya's unwavering commitment to staging the global event in 2029. This visit marks the first inspection of its kind conducted by World Athletics since Kenya secured the hosting rights. The announcement marks a significant milestone for Kenya, as it will be the first African nation to host the prestigious championships.
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