The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) have now released the qualification standards and official event calendar for the 2018 Athletics season.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) have now released the qualification standards and official event calendar for the 2018 Athletics season.
According to the Technical Director of the AFN, Sunday Adeleye, the released qualification standards are to be met by all athletes aiming to represent Nigeria at regional and/or global competitions next year.
The standards are in three categories namely A, B and C:
The ‘A’ Standard is for athletes working to make the team for the Commonwealth Games holding in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4-15, 2018.
The ‘B’ Standard on the other hand, will be required of athletes that are hoping to represent Nigeria at the CAA African Senior Championships taking place in Asaba, Delta State from August 1-5, 2018.
The ‘C’ Standard will be used to select athletes that will form the contingent to the IAAF World U-20 Championships in Finland from July 10-15, 2018.
Download Event Calendar below:
