KENYA MASTERS ATHLETES MEET MANDAGO ON DISCUSSIONS TO BOOST THEIR ACTIVITIES
Governor Jackson Mandago has held talks with members of Athletics Kenya Masters from Uasin Gishu county on how to incorporate their race in the Eldoret City Marathon and also boost their activitie,promote the sport to attract more participants.
Among the areas of discussion, was a possibility of the masters athletics to be incorporated in the Eldoret City Marathon and other support that will further help ease their activities.
Governor Mandago pledged to ensure the Chaigaiya high altitude training camp in Kesses Sub County is completed on time for sports men and women to start using it.
Mandago said apart from bringing people together and helping athletes earn a living, sporting activities are very key in ensuring people leave a healthy life through continued exercise.
Some of the Athletics present recently represented the County Government of Uasin Gishu in the 13th edition of African Masters Championships Athletics that was held between 24th-27th November at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi and won 27 gold medals and 8 Silver Medals.