It�s illegal for children to run in marathons- coach

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Not so earlry: Children's athletics activities must be managed, says Otsetswe

Respected athletics coach, Mogomotsi Otsetswe has reiterated that it is illegal to involve children under the age of 12 in marathons.

Speaking after the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Kids’ Athletics course for instructors held in Mogoditshane last week, Otsetswe said children can only run a maximum of two kilometres.

Otsetswe, an IAAF lecturer, told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the aim is to introduce children to athletics at a tender age, ranging from seven years. He said children should be introduced to running, jumping and throwing in a smooth way.

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