Kenya’s national women’s volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, are set to compete in the Challenger Cup in the Philippines, marking their final preparation before the Summer Olympics in Paris.
As record 10-time African champions, the Malkia Strikers are eager to showcase their prowess on the international stage. Their upcoming appearance in the Challenger Cup not only serves as a crucial warm-up but also strengthens sporting ties between Africa and Asia.
The team has been undergoing intensive training in Nairobi over the past three weeks. Vice captain Edith Wisa expressed the team’s enthusiasm, stating, “Going by the mood in the camp, each and every player is psyched up. Every player is ready and willing to do anything to perform well and impress their coaches, so that she can be selected in the team that is going to travel.”
This will be the fourth Olympic appearance for the Malkia Strikers, who will be Africa’s sole representatives in women’s volleyball at the Paris Games. Their participation in the Challenger Cup in the Philippines offers an opportunity to engage with Asian volleyball teams, gain international experience, and build momentum ahead of the Olympics.
The event also highlights the Philippines as a hub for international sports, showcasing its facilities and passion for volleyball. Fans in Asia and around the world will be watching closely as the Malkia Strikers take on formidable opponents in their final test before Paris.
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Kenyan women's volleyballers to play Challenger Cup ahead of Olympics
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