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The Uganda Athletics Federation has selected 10 athletes, including standout Loice Chekwemoi, to represent Uganda at the 2024 Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru. UAF expresses confidence in the young team’s potential to surpass previous results.

Loice Chekwemoi

The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has selected a team of 10 athletes to represent Uganda at the 2024 Under-20 World Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from August 27 to 31 in Lima, Peru. The delegation includes an equal number of male and female athletes.

Among the athletes to watch is Africa’s 3000m steeplechase champion, Loice Chekwemoi, who will compete in her specialty event. Chekwemoi has consistently showcased her potential as an emerging talent in the field.

UAF Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abdallah Muhammed, expressed optimism regarding the team’s prospects, anticipating better results than those achieved in 2022. “We have high hopes for all our athletes. Loice Chekwemoi, in particular, stands out as one of our exceptional talents, consistently performing well at both the school and national levels. We look forward to seeing her excel in Lima,” stated Mr. Muhammed.

The UAF believes that strong performances from these young athletes will contribute to the future success of Ugandan athletics.

“We are relying on these young men and women to ensure the continuity of our sport. As more athletes approach retirement, we are confident that these young talents will step up to fill the void left by our aging stars,” Mr. Muhammed added.

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In the 2022 edition of the Championships, Uganda secured a bronze medal in the 5000m event, won by Prisca Chesang. The United States led the medal table with seven gold medals, followed by Jamaica with six, and Ethiopia, which also won six gold medals, placed third.

Men’s Team:

Hosea Chemutai – 3000m steeplechase

Simba Cherop – 5000m

Harbert Kibet – 3000m

Kenneth Kiprop – 5000m

Titus Musau – 3000m

Women’s Team:

Keziah Chebet – 3000m

Loice Chekwemoi – 3000m steeplechase

Nancy Chepkwurui – 3000m steeplechase

Charity Cherop – 5000m

Bentalin Yeko – 3000m

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