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HomeDaily NewsThursday, October 23, 2025Kenyan National Teams Compete in International Catchball, Deaflympics, Football, and Golf Events - October 2025
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Kenyan National Teams Compete in International Catchball, Deaflympics, Football, and Golf Events - October 2025

Kenya emerged as the overall winner at the 2025 East Africa Catchball Cup Championship in Kampala, Uganda, securing titles in both the Senior and Most Senior categories. In golf, host nation Kenya has taken a one-shot lead over Reunion after day one of the seventh East and Central All-Africa Champions Trophy, finishing at nine-over-par. Meanwhile, the Harambee Starlets are preparing for their Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia’s Queen Scorpions at Nyayo Stadium. Team Kenya has also entered a residential camp for the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, though the contingent was reduced from 12 to 5 disciplines due to budget constraints.

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Kenya triumphs at East Africa catchball cup in Kampala

Kenya triumphs at East Africa catchball cup in Kampala

Kenya emerged as the overall winner at the 2025 East Africa Catchball Cup Championship held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 18–19, showcasing its growing dominance in the sport. Kenyan teams secured titles in both the Senior and Most Senior categories.

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Kenya emerged as the overall winner at the 2025 East Africa Catchball Cup Championship held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 18–19, showcasing its growing dominance in the sport. Kenyan teams secured titles in both the Senior and Most Senior categories.

  • The Umoja Fire Girls won the Senior Women’s title, while Eaglets Catchball Club captured the Most Senior category.
  • The event was launched by Uganda Catchball President Bugere Sowed, alongside Kenyan officials Faith Karanja and Maxwell Odero.
  • This victory follows Kenya's unbeaten win at the Africa Catchball Cup in Soweto, South Africa, in June, where they won all five matches.
Thursday 6:46 AMStandard SportsFirst

Kenya lead Reunion by one shot at All-Africa Championship

Kenya lead Reunion by one shot at All-Africa Championship

Host nation Kenya has taken an early lead in the seventh East and Central All-Africa Champions Trophy, finishing day one at nine-over-par, just one shot ahead of Reunion.

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Host nation Kenya has taken an early lead in the seventh East and Central All-Africa Champions Trophy, finishing day one at nine-over-par, just one shot ahead of Reunion.

  • Kenya ended the first round with a team score of nine-over-par.
  • Reunion's captain Melliyal Schmitt leads the individual standings with a score of level-par-71.
  • Defending champions Tanzania are in third place at 13-over-par, with Neema Olomi as their best-placed player.
Thursday 9:00 AMStandard Sports

Harambee Starlets gear up for Gambia's Queen Scorpions

Harambee Starlets gear up for Gambia's Queen Scorpions

The Harambee Starlets are finalizing preparations for their Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifier against Gambia’s Queen Scorpions. The match, taking place tomorrow at Nyayo Stadium, is the first leg of their third-round qualifiers, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday in Senegal.

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The Harambee Starlets are finalizing preparations for their Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifier against Gambia’s Queen Scorpions. The match, taking place tomorrow at Nyayo Stadium, is the first leg of their third-round qualifiers, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday in Senegal.

  • The aggregate winner will secure a spot in the 2026 Wafcon in Morocco.
  • Coach Beldine Odemba aims to be the first female coach to lead the Harambee Starlets to Wafcon.
  • Forward Violet Nanjala expressed confidence in collecting maximum points at home, emphasizing the team's determination to qualify for Wafcon.
  • Defender Ruth Ingotsi highlighted the team's three weeks of intensive training and high spirits.
Thursday 11:05 AMStandard Sports

Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics

Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics

Team Kenya has entered a residential camp at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi ahead of the 25th Summer Deaflympics scheduled for November 15-26 in Tokyo, Japan. However, the contingent has been significantly reduced from 12 to 5 disciplines due to budget constraints.

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Team Kenya has entered a residential camp at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi ahead of the 25th Summer Deaflympics scheduled for November 15-26 in Tokyo, Japan. However, the contingent has been significantly reduced from 12 to 5 disciplines due to budget constraints.

  • The team now comprises athletes in athletics, swimming, women's basketball, men's handball, and golf.
  • Team Kenya Chief Executive Officer Duncan Kuria cited budget limitations as the reason for dropping 7 teams.
  • Co-captains Isaac Atima and Linet Fwamba Nanjala are optimistic they will surpass the 24 medals won in Brazil.
  • Teams dropped include women’s volleyball, women’s football, cycling, tennis, table tennis, badminton, and bowling.
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