Team Kenya resized ahead of Tokyo Deaflympics
Team captains Isaac Atima and Linet Fwamba Nanjala are buoyant that the squad will surpass the 24 medals achieved in Brazil three years ago in their Tokyo exploits...
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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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