Sri Lanka Athletics reverse decision, include all disciplines for Youth Trial

Youth Athletics Trials for Asian Youth Championships

Sri Lanka Athletics has decided to include all track and field events for next month’s First Youth Trials reversing their earlier decision to conduct just a selected number of disciplines.

The track and field governing body said in a statement that the Executive Committee had decided to include the earlier excluded events for the November 13, 14 meet which will be held at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

Boys and girls pole vault, 1,500 metres, shot put, discus throw, hammer throw and race walking events will now be included in the programme.

It will be the first selection trial for the Asian Youth Athletics Championship which will be held in March in Kuwait.

Sri Lanka Athletics said that health authorities had allowed only a limited number of participants per day and accordingly the number of events was reduced in a bid to reduce the number of participants. But the governing body had to reverse the decision after numerous requests to include all disciplines.

Sri Lanka Athletics also announced entry standards for each event. The performances achieved from August 1, 2019 will be considered for entry. (RF)