Uganda’s middle-distance runner, Halimah Nakaayi, is set to compete in the women’s 800 metres race at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar on Friday, June 19 .
This comes as she continues her preparations for major international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The 2019 World champion will line up against a strong field of elite athletes led by Tsige Duguma of Ethiopia, who has posted a season best time of 1:57.24, and Shafiqua Maloney, who has recorded 1:57.34 this season.
The two athletes are among the favourites for victory and are expected to set a fast pace from the start.
Nakaayi heads into the race with a season-best mark of 2:07.08 and will be seeking a significant improvement against some of the world’s leading 800-metre runners.
Speaking to Favour fm sports desk, ahead of the competition, Nakaayi said she is looking forward to lowering her season-best time and using Doha Diamond League meeting as an opportunity to assess her current level of fitness.
Nakaayi remains one of Uganda’s most accomplished middle-distance runners.
By URN Sports
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