Lofty goals as NOC-K set in motion Kenya's journey to LA2028
The national Olympic body is keen to increase the number of team sports and athletes at the 2028 Games. Kenya will integrate science, technology, and high-performance approaches in sports...
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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 and increased representation across more disciplines. This strategic plan was launched during a three-day seminar in Machakos for federation presidents and secretaries.
- NOC-K aims to win 10 gold medals, an increase of six from the four medals secured at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- The committee projects fielding a team of at least 104 athletes, with athletics accounting for approximately 56 slots.
- Significant focus is placed on qualifying team sports, including both men’s and women’s rugby 7s teams and the national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, with an eye towards reintroducing women's hockey and bringing in new sports like tennis and baseball.
- Eliud Kipchoge, NOC-K male athlete's representative and two-time Olympic champion, urged all federations to work hard and treat each other equally, while Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya assured government support.
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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.
