Halimah Nakaayi is the only athlete representing Uganda at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing. She qualified for the 800m race, as confirmed by UAF President Dominic Otuchet, who noted that other athletes were hindered by performance setbacks due to cold weather in Europe. Nakaayi is Uganda’s record holder in the event and a past gold medalist at the 2019 World Championships.
Halimah Nakaayi will represent Uganda as the only athlete at the World Indoor Athletics Championships scheduled for March 21-23 in Nanjing, China. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation, confirmed the news, stating that Nakaayi successfully qualified for the 800m race. Otuchet expressed disappointment that additional athletes could not qualify, attributing their struggles to poor performance due to cold conditions encountered in various European races.
At 30 years old, Nakaayi holds the Ugandan record for the women’s 800m and previously secured a gold medal in the same event at the 2019 World Championships held in Doha, Qatar. Her achievements highlight her prominence in the sport and the pride she brings to her country in international competitions.
In summary, Halimah Nakaayi stands as Uganda’s sole representative at the upcoming World Indoor Athletics Championships, having qualified for the 800m race. The Uganda Athletics Federation expressed regret over the inability of more athletes to qualify due to challenging weather conditions in Europe. Nakaayi’s record and past achievements underscore her status as a leading figure in Ugandan athletics.
Original Source: www.independent.co.ug
