Why LA28 Games will be the toughest for Kenyan athletes
Marathon legend Kipchoge challenges NOC-K to prepare the team well. National body committed to ensure that athletes whether male or female get equal opportunities...
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The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) held a three-day "Road to LA28 Olympics Presidents and Secretaries conference" in Machakos focusing on strategic preparation for the upcoming Games. NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki assured federations of support, while two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge emphasized benchmarking and investing in medal-potential sports.
- Kipchoge stressed the need for Kenya to define clear objectives and benchmark against successful nations like Australia to improve performance.
- NOC-K Gender Representative Doreen Okiri highlighted efforts to ensure gender equality, providing equal opportunities and safe spaces for all athletes.
- A key suggestion from Kipchoge was to factor in the 2027 General Election as it could impact preparations and performance for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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Kenyan Sports Bodies Announce Plans for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - November 2025
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has unveiled ambitious goals for Kenya's participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a minimum of 10 gold medals. This strategic plan was announced during a three-day seminar in Machakos for federation presidents and secretaries, titled the "Road to LA28 Olympics Presidents and Secretaries conference". During the conference, NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki assured federations of support. Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge also spoke, emphasizing the need for benchmarking and investing in medal-potential sports. Separately, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) expressed its optimism about the Harambee Starlets qualifying for the 2028 games, following recent successes in women's football.
