Historic win as Kenya claims two gold medals in Para-Badminton debut
Speaking moments after the final whistle, team captain Newton Gatobu expressed evident pride and called for long-term support...
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Kenya's para-badminton squad achieved a historic milestone at the World Ability Sports Beach Games in Pompei Beach, Mersin, Turkey, securing two gold medals in their debut. The team claimed victory in both the Mixed Triples and Mixed Triples Relays events on Friday.
- Kenya A, led by tactician John Mburu, won the Mixed Triples final 3-1 against Turkey's second side.
- The team captain, Newton Gatobu, expressed pride and called for long-term investment in sports infrastructure, noting that Turkey and Bahrain have youth development programs.
- Kenya 1 clinched the Mixed Triples Relays with a 60-54 victory, with Mary Nduku, Patrick Mwema, and Caleb Omollo playing key roles, alongside Benson Nduva, Elizabeth Nabwire, and Nicholas Keiyo.
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Kenyan Victories in Para-Badminton, Football, and Golf - October 2025
Kenya's para-badminton squad secured two gold medals in their debut at the World Ability Sports Beach Games in Mersin, Turkey, winning the Mixed Triples and Mixed Triples Relays events. In football, Gor Mahia ended Posta Rangers' unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory in the SportPesa Premier League. Tusker also recorded their first win of the season against Murang’a Seal, while Mathare United defeated Shabana 1-0. In golf, Boniface Mouti won the I&M Bank Golf tournament at Nakuru Golf Club, scoring 43 stableford points. At a separate event, Julius Kioko emerged as the winner of the 2025 King of the Course grand finale at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa.
