ATHLETES begin their quest for places on the World Cross Country national team when they compete in different regional meets today.
Uganda won a senior men's bronze medal at last year's world cross-country in Mombasa and ground work is being made to defend it or even go one better.
The world meet is to be hosted in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 30, and there is a possibility the national team slots will be limited considering the resources required for the trip. Athletes must thus exhibit top form at regional level to stand any chance of making it to Scotland.
The Mayank Cross Country Challenge in Arua, known for unearthing young talent, is expected to attract the highest number of athletes from neigbouring districts.Slots for the Central Region team, are also expected to be tightly contested, with the hosting teams-Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and Ndejje University-at an advantage of registering better performances.
Other challenges will take place in Mbarara, Masindi, Gulu and Soroti. Each region is expected to field at least six athletes in the different races at the national championship due February 9 in Soroti District.
Four races; 12km senior men, 8km junior men, 8km senior women and 6km junior women are to be contested at the national championship.
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