Kumasi readies for Millennium Marathon

More than 1,000 athletes in the Ashanti Region are expected to compete for honours in this year’s “Millennium Marathon” at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The 10.5 kilometre event comes off tomorrow in Kumasi  Saturday, May 14, and it is being organised by the Millennium Sports Authority with support from the United Nations (UN) as part of moves to promote health, tourism and culture.

It would provide the opportunity for selection of deserving athletes for the forthcoming international marathon to be held in Accra.

Mr Osei Poku, Deputy Regional Coordinating Director and a member of the Planning Committee, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Kumasi said the first 10 top athletes in the competition would receive cash prizes.

Professional and student athletes, members of keep fit clubs and representatives of the Ghana Paralympic Association would participate in the long-distance event.—GNA