School Games: Near misses initiate soul searching for big shots
Five new champions were crowned in this year’s games. Heavyweights Musingu and Kimilili failed to make nationals...
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The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games in Kisumu have marked a significant period of soul searching for traditionally dominant sports schools. Several established powerhouses experienced unexpected near misses and outright failures to qualify for the national stage, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape.
- Notable former champions like Kimilili High School (handball) and Musingu High School (hockey) failed to qualify for the national games.
- Institutions such as Kisii School and Kakamega High School, once dominant in rugby, fell short in the finals or final stages.
- The games highlighted the rise of emerging teams and the increasing parity in school sports across rugby, basketball, and hockey.
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