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International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
The camp, according to Tanzanian Olympic Committee (TOC) secretary
general Filbert Bayi, is coordinated by the International Association of
Athletics Federations (IAAF) for athletes from various parts of the
world, who are competing in various distance races.
Bayi said it will be the second time for Tanzania to win the
scholarships for its athletes at the academy. The country landed the
scholarships for the first time ever in 1969, in which it sent three
athletes.
The TOC official said Nelson, Joseph and John have signed contracts
to attend training at the camp, noting that the trio will face
expulsion from the camp should they entertain either absenteeism or
indiscipline.
He disclosed that the country’s two other athletes, Dickson Marwa
and Alphonce Simbu, have been left out of the camp following the failure
by the IAAF to confirm the two athletes’ participation in races
sanctioned by the world athletics governing body.
Bayi also said Tanzanian athletes that have missed out on the camp
will continue training in the country whilst waiting for scholarships
from the Olympic Solidarity.
Athletics Tanzania (AT) secretary general Suleiman Nyambui
expressed sincere appreciation to TOC for assisting the national
athletics governing body to request for the scholarships.
SOURCE: Gidabuday Blog
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