Hard-hitting Makokha focuses on nothing else but gold medal
Kenya deaf golf ace Isaac Makokha aims for more glory at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. He says he is ready to pin down his arch rival John Allen of Germany...
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Kenyan deaf golfer Isaac Makokha is intensely focused on winning a gold medal at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, building on his previous bronze medal achievement.
- Makokha, currently ranked world number three, is meticulously preparing for the competition by refining his tee-off shots, putts, swings, and long drives.
- He will represent Kenya alongside Adan Wario, Gilbert Alikula, and debutante Jacinta Njeri at the November 15-26 event in Japan.
- Makokha made history at the 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil by becoming the first Kenyan deaf golfer to win a medal—a bronze—after defeating German Guldan Nico.
- The team has been fine-tuning its preparations at various golf clubs across Nairobi in the weeks leading up to the Games.
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