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Originally published by Nation Newstop
March 4, 2026
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Kenya turns to Japan in pursuit of sporting glory

The deal formalises exchange programmes for athletes and coaches at top Japanese universities...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is deepening its sports cooperation with Japan, aiming to leverage the Asian nation's expertise to elevate Kenyan athletic performance across multiple disciplines.
- A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes a partnership involving judo, athletics, and winter sports, building on successful volleyball collaborations.
- Key figures include Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Hiroshi Matsuura and National Olympic Committee of Kenya President Shadrack Maluki, who signed the agreement.
- The collaboration includes athlete and coach exchange programs, sports scholarships, and a focus on combining Kenya's altitude training with Japan's elite academy systems and sports science.
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