Uganda's 800m star Nakaayi optimistic ahead of Diamond League in Doha

KAMPALA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Fresh from taking a silver medal at the African Games in Ghana early this year, Uganda's 800m star runner Halimah Nakaayi says she is optimistic ahead of the Diamond League in Doha which kicks off on Friday.

"I have been working hard since the start of the season and I am in good shape ahead of the race. The silver medal I won in Ghana and the participation in the Kip Keino Classic in