Kenya Aquatics long course championships set to act as CANA Zone Three qualifier
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Following the championships in Kiambu, Eldoret will host the National Junior Championships in July
The Kenya Aquatics National Long Course (LC) Championships set for June 22–23 at the Kasarani Aquatic Arena will act as a qualifier for the CANA Zone Three Championships scheduled for later this year.
A total of 45 clubs and schools have confirmed their participation in the event, joining a number of international names, including Zambia, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria.
Among the clubs expected to suit up for the two-day event are: Crawford, Seahorses, Bandari, Swift Kids, Otters, Mombasa Aquatics, Hydra, Blue Ocean, and Braeburn.
The counties expected to participate will stem from various counties, including Machakos, Kiambu, Nairobi, Mombasa, Murang'a, Kajiado, Nyeri, Laikipia, Uasin Gishu, and Kisumu.
The championship is open to those aged between 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, and 18 and above.
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And speaking to The Star on the Long Course championships acting as qualifiers for the Burundi games in November, Kenya Aquatics' Executive member, Heize Kahindo said: “We expect competitive performances from swimmers, especially with slots to the CANA event available as well as the World Aquatics Swimming Championship in Budapest, Hungary in December.
“It's going to be very exciting. The swimmers are training hard and everyone is eyeing a slot to go and compete against the best,” he added.
Kahindo added that local swimmers must have graced at least two of the three qualifiers to participate in the CANA event or the World event.
"For you to merit selection, you must have participated in a minimum of two events and attained the qualification times,” he said. “We are also observing the swimmers based abroad and will also be considered based on their performance."
Following the championships in Kiambu, Eldoret will host the National Junior Championships in July.
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