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Uganda’s Budapest-bound team for the World Athletics Championships have entered camp in Kapchorwa to intensify preparations. The World Athletics Championships are set for August 19-27 in Hungary.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, vice president of technical at Uganda Athletics Federation, Benjamin Njia, noted that they will be ready to depart for the world games by August 15.
“We believe by the end of this residential training, athletes will be ready to face off with other athletes from different countries during the championships,” Njia said.
Njia added that the window for new entrants is still open, as the qualification window for the world championship will close on July 30.
“Any athlete who does not qualify before this date will not be recognized to be part of the World Championships,” he explained.
Uganda has far confirmed over 20 athletes for the world championships.
Men: Tarsis Gracious Orogot - 200m, Oscar Chelimo - 5000m, Joshua Cheptegei - 5000m & 10000m, Jacob Kiplimo - 10000m, Rogers Kibet - 10000m, Stephen Kisa - Marathon, Victor Kiplangat - Marathon, Andrew Rotich Kwemoi – Marathon
Women: Halima Nakaayi - 800m, Winnie Nanyondo - 1500m, Janat Chemusto - 1500m, Sarah Chelangat - 10000m & 5000m (by quota), Stella Chesang - 10000m and Marathon, Rebecca Cheptegei - Marathon, Rebecca Cheptegei - Marathon, Mercyline Chelangat - Marathon, Doreen Chesang - - Marathon, Peruth Chemutai 3000m SC.
Qualification by World Ranking Quota
Dan Kibet - 5000m, Joel Ayeko - 10000m, Leonard Chemutai - 3000m Steeplechase, Susan Aneno - 800m
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