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40 Kenyan master swimmers set for Uganda National Championships
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The masters program also aims to encourage adults to keep fit, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, in addition to networking
A team of about 40 Kenyan master swimmers is set to depart for Uganda tonight to participate in the Uganda Swimming Federation (USF) National Swimming Championships scheduled for Saturday 7 September in Kampala.
The team, which comprises some of Kenya’s most experienced veteran swimmers, will be led by Collins Marigiri, who is the Secretary General of Kenya Aquatics, together with the support of Nasser Motha (Team Manager), and Jacqueline Macharia, who will be the head coach.
Among the veteran swimmers representing Kenya in this regional championship are: Gedion Kioko, Stephanie Mwaura, Anne Obure, Hillary Leboy, and Steve Odera, all of whom have had notable careers in competitive swimming.
Speaking ahead of the trip, Marigiri expressed optimism about the team’s prospects, stating: "We are impressed with the team and look forward to them performing well and winning the overall trophy.
“Uganda has an impressive master swimming program that focuses on adult swimming and retired competitive swimmers.
We’re also taking part in an exchange program and benchmarking initiative. Our swimmers will have an opportunity to tour Kampala, compete, and have fun."
Marigiri also emphasized the importance of such events in fostering the growth of master swimming in the region.
"Earlier this year, in March, we held our inaugural national master swimming championship at Sabis International School, where the Uganda team also fielded swimmers," he said.
"There are many master swimming championships lined up this season, including the famous Kiambu Aquatics in December, the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship in Burundi in November, and the World Aquatics Master Swimming Championship next year in Singapore."
The Kenyan team will be officially flagged off by Kenya Aquatics officials at Nyayo Stadium before their departure.
Several sponsors, including the Ministry of Sports, Zetech University, and Genesis Sports House, have supported the team’s efforts for this international competition.










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