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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
January 29, 2026
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NOC-K, KU to set up high performance centre
Plans are underway for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya to set up a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University...
✨ Key Highlights
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is partnering with Kenyatta University to establish a high-performance training centre for Kenyan athletes. This initiative aims to improve athlete performance through advanced training methods and technology.
- The new facility will be located at Kenyatta University, with NOC-K developing and equipping it.
- John Ogola, NOC-K Secretary General, stated the program will train coaches to embrace technology and sports science.
- Doreen Okidi, NOC-K athletes' representative, highlighted the low representation of women in coaching, currently at 17 percent, falling short of the IOC's 30 percent projection.
- Barnaba Korir, NOC-K first Vice President, emphasized moving away from manual methods towards science and technology in athlete preparation.
- The project goes beyond the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with coach performance to be gauged during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics.
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