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The Africa Beach Games hold significant importance as they serve as qualifiers for the prestigious World Beach Games.
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has announced that there will be training camps in Malindi and Nairobi as Team Kenya gears up for the Africa Beach Games scheduled to take place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from June 23-30, 2023.
Team Kenya, consisting of 74 athletes, is set to participate in multiple disciplines, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination in order to bring glory to the nation.
NOC-K noted that Nairobi will witness intense 3x3 basketball training sessions at the Nyayo National Stadium, followed by a move to Umoja 2 courts.
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The wrestling team will hone their skills at Strathmore University while the remaining teams will undergo intensive training at the picturesque Buntwani Waterfront Park in Malindi.
The highly-anticipated Team Kenya will comprise 12 male and 12 female athletes competing in the exciting five-aside format of beach soccer and beach handball.
Beach tennis will witness thrilling doubles competitions for both male and female participants. The ocean racing sprint rowing discipline will showcase the talents of three male and three female athletes, while open water swimming will feature two representatives each.
Beach wrestling will field three male and three female athletes. Notably, two exceptional athletes will represent Kenya in the Beach Marathon, displaying the country's athletic prowess over a challenging 10km distance. These marathoners are currently undergoing dedicated training in the renowned town of Iten.
Mr. Shoaib Vayani, the Chief de Mission (CDM), and Executive Liaison Officer John Ogolla are currently visiting the teams during their training camps in Malindi.
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Team Kenya will be aiming to surpass its achievements from the previous edition held in Cape Verde in 2019. Charles Muneria secured a silver medal in the athletics half marathon event, while Fazal Khan and Ibrahim Yego claimed bronze in beach tennis men's doubles.
Notably, Naomie Too and Olympian Gaudencia Makhokha brought home a bronze in beach volleyball, adding to the nation's pride.
The Africa Beach Games hold significant importance as they serve as qualifiers for the prestigious World Beach Games. Furthermore, for sports such as 3x3 basketball, participation will contribute valuable points towards the qualification process for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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