Kenya recorded mixed results at the opening round of the third edition of World Beach Tchoukball Championships at the Seminyak Beach in Bali, Indonesia.
The Kenya National Women’s Tchoukball team opened their account with a win against India before their men counterpart lost to India.
The women team won the match in 19 – 11, a team captained by Ivyne Barasa led the match from start to finish and capitalized on India’s porous defense to cap the victory.
In the men’s game, Kenyan boys went down fighting 61-55 against a stubborn India.
Men’s captain Peter Ayoo acknowledged the tough competition his side is facing having made their debut at the international stage.
“We are looking forward to having more games, more experience, more adventure and Tchoukball is going to grow.”
Kenya Tchoukball Federation president Kennedy Miruka added that the sport has the potential of improving the economy of the coastal regions through tourism.
“The beach Tchoukball is the future of Tchoukball in the world. It has potential for economic benefits especially in the coastal region of Kenya.”
“This year as a Federation we are very deliberate to introduce Tchoukball to the counties of Mombasa and Kilifi.”
With ten nations competing, Kenyan ladies’ team scheduled to tackle Cameroon while the men’s team face New Zealand tomorrow.