CAA sets qualification standards for African athletics championships
The Confederation of African Athletics has announced the entry marks for the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. Athletes must meet specific standards across track, field, and combined events to qualify. The event will be held at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. Ghana is set to host top athletes, officials, and administrators from across Africa.
Match highlights
- The qualification document details entry marks for both men and women in all events.
- In sprints, men must run 10.20s (100m) and 21.00s (200m); women must run 11.70s (100m) and 24.00s (200m).
- Field event marks include 7.80m (men’s long jump), 6.15m (women’s long jump), 2.12m (men’s high jump), and 1.75m (women’s high jump).
- Combined event standards are set at 6,960 points for the decathlon and 5,000 points for the heptathlon.
- Preparations include arrival of CAA technical officials, council and technical meetings, and team arrivals before the competition.
