Commonwealth Games: Babu to join Omanyala in semis as Otieno crashes out
Kenyan sprinter Meshack Babu kept the country’s hopes alive in the men’s 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after qualifying for the semifinals, while compatriot Mark Otieno saw his campaign come to an end during the heats held on Monday, 27 July, in Glasgow.Babu booked his place in Tuesday’s semifinals after finishing second in the opening heat in a time of 10.21 seconds. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNigeria’s Favour Ashe won the race in 10.10, with both athletes advancing to the next round.Otieno, meanwhile, failed to progress after finishing fourth in the 10th and final heat. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865198##The Kenyan clocked 10.38 as Lesotho’s Mojela Koneshe claimed victory in 10.07 to secure qualification.Elsewhere, Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu produced one of the standout performances of the morning by winning the second heat in 10.01, while Wales’ Jeremiah Azu cruised to victory in the third heat in 10.10. Jamaica’s Rohan Watson then won the fourth heat before Ghana’s Ben..