World Athletics Championships: Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala to Miss Meet Over Visa Delay
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala to Miss Meet Over Visa Delay

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Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said Thursday he will miss the World Athletics Championships in the United States because of a delay in securing a visa. Championship organisers Oregon22 and World Athletics had said on Wednesday that they were working to follow up on visa applications “the majority of which have been successfully resolved". “We continue to follow up with those outstanding visa issues," they said in a statement, noting that international travel had become more challenging due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Want to leave a legacy “I have accepted the situation and will now focus on the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham," said Omanyala, referring to an international meet in the English city that runs from July 28 to August 8.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters
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Paris Olympics 2024: Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters

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Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters
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Associated Press  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Ferdinand Omanyala Optimistic of Racing at Worlds Despite Late Visa
2 years, 5 months ago

Ferdinand Omanyala Optimistic of Racing at Worlds Despite Late Visa

News 18  

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala said he is “positive" that he will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, despite receiving his visa to travel to the United States less than 24 hours before the event. Omanyala, who is on the entry list for the 100 metres, initially announced that he would not take part because of a …

World Athletics Championships 2022: Ferdinand Omanyala heads to Oregon as organisers cope with visa issues
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: Ferdinand Omanyala heads to Oregon as organisers cope with visa issues

Firstpost  

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World Athletics Championships: Ferdinand Omanyala Granted Visa, Says Coach Duncan Ayiemba
2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be able to compete in the World Athletics Championships after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States, his coach said Thursday. He should be on the flight tonight to arrive in Oregon tomorrow morning,” coach Duncan Ayiemba told AFP. “He will have a few hours to rest before he competes …

Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala is on a Sprint Mission for Kenya
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Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala is on a Sprint Mission for Kenya

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