国产精品99一区二区三_免费中文日韩_国产在线精品一区二区_日本成人手机在线

Cote d'Ivoire to host 2019 Africa U-20 athletics championships

Source: Xinhua| 2018-09-10 00:15:41|Editor: huaxia
Video PlayerClose

NAIROBI, Sept 9 (Xinhua) -- The Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) has chosen Abidjan to stage next year's Under-20 Championships. Speaking to Xinhua, CAA President Hamad Malboum Kalbaba talked up the hosting potential of Cote d'Ivoire's largest city.

"We chose Cote d'Ivoire, because Ivorian athletics has a history. We are convinced that the potential lies there. Cote d'Ivoire can organize such a competition. The country has hosted the Francophone games in Abidjan. For us, this is a way to express our gratitude to the Ivorian government," Kalkaba said on Sunday.

Kalkaba, who met with Cote d'Ivoire's Minister of Sports Danho Paulin and the country's National Olympic Committee President Lassana Palenfo, said the continental body is impressed with the preparations being done by Cote d'Ivoire.

Hosting the junior athletics championships will, according to Kalkaba, help spur the growth of the sport in the football-mad country.

"We are asking the Ivorian Athletics Federation to look for talents in rural areas and schools. It is in these places that true champions of tomorrow are hidden. All young people must be given the opportunity to put their skills to the test," said Kalkaba.

During the last African Youth Championships in Reduit, Mauritius, participants from 27 countries took part in, with Kenya dominating the middle- and long-distance races, while South Africa led the way in the sprints and field events.

However, that dominance will likely be put to test, with top performances expected from hosts Cote d'Ivoire, as well as Nigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia.

The CAA will also hold its general assembly in Abidjan, where new officials will be elected ahead of the championships. Enditem

KEY WORDS:
EXPLORE XINHUANET
010020070750000000000000011100001374566581
主站蜘蛛池模板: 吉林市| 奉化市| 安庆市| 古浪县| 宁安市| 阳新县| 华阴市| 江阴市| 大城县| 临西县| 汨罗市| 淄博市| 巍山| 思茅市| 普格县| 余庆县| 滨海县| 玉屏| 河南省| 延安市| 宣城市| 丰顺县| 图木舒克市| 南涧| 旌德县| 常德市| 宿迁市| 靖江市| 翁牛特旗| 和硕县| 乌鲁木齐市| 寿阳县| 安图县| 龙泉市| 昌邑市| 永定县| 子长县| 台州市| 文水县| 璧山县| 光泽县|