Halimah Nakaayi will represent Uganda at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, being the only qualified athlete for the 800m race. The President of UAF, Dominic Otuchet, noted challenges faced by other athletes leading to their non-qualification. Nakaayi is a former gold medalist and holds a record in the event.
Halimah Nakaayi is set to be the only athlete representing Uganda at the World Indoor Athletics Championships, taking place from March 21 to 23 in Nanjing, China. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), confirmed that Nakaayi qualified for the 800m event, marking her as the sole Ugandan participant.
Otuchet expressed disappointment regarding the performance of other athletes, stating that their inability to qualify stemmed from challenges posed by cold weather during various races in Europe. Nakaayi, 30 years old, is notable not only for her athletic prowess but also for her academic achievements, holding a degree in Computer Science and Technology.
She is renowned as Uganda’s record-holder in the women’s 800m and has previously claimed gold in the same category at the 2019 World Championships held in Doha, Qatar. Nakaayi’s participation in Nanjing reflects her exceptional abilities and dedication to the sport.
In summary, Halimah Nakaayi will represent Uganda alone at the upcoming World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing. Despite the challenges faced by other potential competitors, Nakaayi’s qualifications underscore her remarkable talent, having previously earned a gold medal and holding the national record for the women’s 800m race.
Original Source: www.independent.co.ug
