Kindiki: Government backing vital for nurturing athletic talent
Sports
By
David Njaaga
| Dec 07, 2024
More than 10,000 athletes, including 800 elite runners from 15 nations, are competing at the Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu.
The event, which is part of the Athletics Kenya calendar, kicked off on Saturday, December 7.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who attended the event, urged the government to increase support for young athletes.
He noted that talent development in sports could help shape future champions for Kenya.
“We must ensure that our youth, especially those with potential in athletics, are given the resources and opportunities to succeed,” Kindiki said.
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The Chepsaita Cross Country is attracting some of the world’s top runners.
Among the elite field are former Prague Half Marathon champion Bernard Kimeli, cross-country stars Samuel Chebole, Asbel Kipruto and Asbel Rutto, alongside Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon.
The event is also attended by several government officials, including Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, Egeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and retired athletes Eliud Kipchoge and Paul Tergat.
With over 2,000 police officers deployed for security, the competition is set to be fierce, with nearly 800 athletes in the senior men and women categories vying for gold.