Kenya Ice Lionesses trio join Canadian summer camp
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.07.25. | 12:29
The sport was officoally introduced in the cpountry in 2006 when a group of Canadians brought equipment to play at the Panari ice rink, the only rink in East and Central Africa
Three players, Hanan Ali, Carol Joseph, and Chumbana Likiza, are in Canada attending a 10-day global ice hockey camp, from Tuesday, 8 to 17, run by the Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC).
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The trio landed a generous sponsorship from the non-profit organization with Canadian and U.S. chapters that focuses on making ice hockey more inclusive and aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for black women of all ages, to express their love for the game, make new friends and inspire more women of colour to get into the sport.
The non-profit actively works to prevent exclusion in hockey based on race, gender, sexuality, or ability in the face of institutional racism, financial gatekeeping, and program access by providing financial aid and scholarship opportunities as well as mentorship.
Ali, Joseph, and Likiza, all who have been actively involved in the sport, are using this opportunity to improve their skills and coaching capacity, which will also lay the foundation for the development of a Kenyan women's ice hockey team.
Ali is a passionate ice hockey player from Nairobi whose drive, creativity, and resilience shine both on and off the rink. A former captain of the Frozen Flames, an ice hockey club team in Kenya, she was a recipient of a similar scholarship award in 2021.
“I am excited to represent Kenya at the BGHC Summer Camp in Toronto. I am looking forward to learning from other players, gaining international exposure, and making an impact through cultural exchange and teamwork. My goal is to inspire more young women in Kenya to embrace the sport and to break barriers with confidence and purpose,” Ali says.
On her part, Joseph, a dedicated player, is passionate about using sport as a tool for empowerment, especially for women and young girls. With experience in content creation and youth engagement, she is committed to helping grow the sport of hockey in Kenya and building more opportunities for young female players.
“I am excited for my first trip to Canada, the ‘home of hockey. It is a dream come true to learn from the best, sharpen my skills, and bring back valuable knowledge to help strengthen the game back home,” she offered.
Meanwhile, Likiza, who is also active in Rollball and Khokho as one of the best roller speed skaters in the country, will use the experience gained to advance her involvement in the Ice Lions youth programs.
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