According to Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) President Mike Sands, airline tickets for the 27-member team that will compete in the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships has yet to be purchased. The governing body for track and field in the country is in a big financial hole and is currently struggling to meet the expenses for the meet, which is less than 16 days away. The 14th edition of the championships will be held in Moscow, Russia, August 10-18.
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The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) cannot afford to host a training camp prior to the International Association of Athletic Federation's (IAAF) World Championships, due to the financial position the local governing body for the sport now finds itself in, according to president of the association, Mike Sands.Sands said that a camp could not be organized in a timely manner, and as a result, the executives made a decision not to host any. The 14th edition of the IAAF World Championships will be held in Moscow, Russia, August 10-18.
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