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February 5, 2026
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Simader, Gachiringi to fly Kenyan flag at Winter Olympics

Simader, Gachiringi to fly Kenyan flag at Winter Olympics

Kenya will be represented by the duo of Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, which kicks off in Italy on Friday...

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Kenya will be represented by Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy, marking the first time the nation sends a duo to the event.

  • Simader previously made history as Kenya's first-ever alpine skier at the Winter Olympics seven years ago.
  • Gachiringi, at 18 years old, participated in the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games.
  • National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president Shadrack Maluki expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete for medals, highlighting the country's investment in non-traditional sports.

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