Blow as Simader abruptly pulls out of Games
Kenya will be represented by only Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy following a late withdrawal of Sabrina Simader...
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Kenya's representation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been reduced to one athlete after Sabrina Simader unexpectedly withdrew from the event which kicks off today. Simader cited a "roller coaster" of events and issues with her National Olympic Committee (NOC) for her pullout, despite her intention to compete in her second Olympics.
- Only Issa Laborde Gachiringi will represent Kenya at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
- Simader was the first alpine skier to represent Kenya at the Winter Olympics at PyeongChang 2018.
- National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president Shadrack Maluki emphasized Kenya's commitment to non-traditional sports and supporting athletes based on merit and resources.
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