The first batch of the team representing Kenya at the 7th commonwealth Youth Games has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago where the competitions will take place.
Kenya will be represented by a total of 38 athletes in seven sports disciplines at the Youth club games
The teams have had a two week residential training camp with Cycling, girls rugby, para athletics and athletics based at Kasarani Stadium while beach volleyball, triathlon and swimming were based in Kilifi
Cycling will be based in Trinidad and will go right into it in the individual time trial with Daniel Kiptala and Billy graham taking the stage on the 5th of August after which they will take a day off and come back on Monday 7th for the road race with medal ceremony for each of the two events happening at the end of the competition days respectively.
“I am happy to finally be here for the competitions,the flight was good and we are here two days early which is enough to get used to the weather and the general environment before we get to compete”. Daniel Kiptala
Team Kenya C.EO Camilyne Oyuayo is optimistic that the team will do well owing to the preparations they have had for the games despite making their debut on the international stage.
“We hope that they will be able to hoist our flag with honor and pride because we have seen them practice and will make progress if not win medals, which the overall goal.” said Oywayo
Triathlon,rugby and Beach volleyball competitions will be held in Tobago while cycling, athletics,para-athletics and swimming will ply their trade in Trinidad
The opening ceremony Will take place in Trinidad on the 4th of August while the closing ceremony will be in Tobago.