Kenya ready to leave rivals in pain
Boxers out to improve on Kenya's performance at the world championships. ..
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The Kenya national boxing team is participating in the elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai, determined to improve their global performance after a positive showing at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi in October.
- The World Championships commenced on December 10 and will conclude on December 13.
- Key boxers include Wiseman Kavondo (welterweight), Shaffi Bakari (bantamweight), and Paul Omondi (featherweight), with inspiration drawn from Boniface Mogunde and Edwin Okong'o.
- Head coach Musa Benjamin believes this event will prepare the team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
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Kenyan Sports Teams Compete in National and International Championships - December 2025
The Kenya national boxing team is participating in the elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai, seeking to improve their global performance. This follows a positive showing at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi. In basketball, the Nairobi City Thunder club has qualified for its second consecutive Basketball Africa League (BAL) season. The team achieved this by winning the Road to BAL Elite 16 East Division and retaining their league title undefeated. Additionally, Nakuru County swimmers are competing in the Open Swimming championships in Nyali, Mombasa. This event serves as a trial for national team selection for international assignments in 2026, including the Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
