.webp "The Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour is emerging as a key platform for early talent identification, with children from the age of five set to compete in specially designed race categories.")
The Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour is emerging as a key platform for early talent identification, with children from the age of five set to compete in specially designed race categories.
Speaking ahead of the 5th edition of the Sirikwa Classic in Eldoret, AK Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir expressed excitement over the growing interest among young athletes, noting that the competition offers children as young as five years an opportunity to showcase their skills in a structured and competitive environment.
Korir encouraged parents, teachers, and coaches to register children in large numbers, highlighting the event as an ideal avenue for early talent identification and development.
“The Sirikwa Classic is not just about elite competition. It is also about giving young children a chance to experience organized racing, discover their potential, and begin their athletics journey the right way,” Korir said.
With age-appropriate race categories designed to accommodate participants from five years and above, the event is expected to attract hundreds of young runners eager to test themselves on a global stage. Korir noted that such exposure plays a crucial role in identifying promising athletes early and guiding them through proper development pathways.
He added that providing children with the right platforms at an early age helps instill discipline, confidence, and a love for the sport, while also safeguarding fair competition through adherence to age categories.
As anticipation builds ahead of the Sirikwa Classic, the children’s races are expected to be a major highlight, offering a glimpse into the future of Kenyan athletics and reinforcing the event’s role as a cornerstone in grassroots talent development.
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