Kenya: Javelin Star Yego Withdraws From Kip Keino Classic

30 September 2020

Nairobi — Olympic javelin silver medalist Julkius Yego says he will not compete at Saturday's Nairobi leg of the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour, the Kip Keino Classic, citing ill preparations.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdowns enforced by the government to contain the spread of the virus, most sporting facilities were closed from mid-March and yego who has been recovering from injury could not train to his satisfaction.

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