IAAF: Terrorism attacks won’t deter World U-20

Jackie Brock-Doyle (left) Executive Director communications IAAF and Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei during a press conference at Kasarani Stadium on Jan 17, 2019

With 535 days to Nairobi World Under-20 Championships, IAAF have con fidence in Kenya’s security systems even after Tuesday’s terror attack at Riverside hotel in Nairobi.

Yesterday, delegation from the world athletics governing body said they are optimistic that Nairobi would stage a successful IAAF World Under-20 Championships at Kasarani Stadium on July 7-12 next year.