Ghana Athletics, the national governing body for track and field events, has organized a two-day training workshop on kids’ athletics for selected coaches and Physical Education (PE) teachers in the Upper East Region.

Sponsored by World Athletics, the training formed part of the national organization’s new focus to groom children and develop an interest in athletics at a tender age to make significant contributions towards the growth of the discipline.

The participants were guided through various activities, including throwing, running, and jumping, carefully designed to suit the ages of children.

At the end of the training, each participant was presented with a certificate.

Speaking at the conclusion of the training, the Kids Athletics National Trainer, Alice Atubiga, said World Athletics decided to introduce kids’ athletics to provide an opportunity for children to unearth their talents in athletics.

She noted that the association realized that over the years, children did not actively participate in athletics because oftentimes, they only took part in adult athletics, which became unexciting for them.

“World Athletics decided to introduce kids’ athletics with activities such as throws, jumps, and runs, taking into account the ages of children. Kids’ athletics is like circuit training where children will go through a lot of activities to develop their talents in athletics,” she explained.

While expressing gratitude to World Athletics for the support, she urged the participants to replicate what they had been taught in their respective communities to motivate children to develop an interest in athletics.