BY PIUSMAUNDU
@piusmaundu
A delegation of 51 athletes, 14 coaches and three
officials left the country yesterday for Los Angeles, United States to
participate in the 2015 edition of World Special Olympics.
The event, purposed to empower individuals with
intellectual disabilities shatter stereotypes, will take place between 25th
July and 2nd August this year.
Special Olympics Kenya Sports
Manager Ms Susan Masila exuded confidence that the Kenyan team
will emerge triumphant.
“We are ready bring home gold medals,” Ms Masila told
Nation in a telephone interview, sentiments that were echoed by Mr Boniface
Makumi, the national football coach.
“We have trained well,” said Mr Makumi, adding: “We have
some of the finest athletes who have shone in other international assignments
and none of our players is nursing injuries.”
This year’s World Special Olympics is expected to
bring together 6,500 athletes and 2,000 coaches from 165 countries.
According to Ms Masila, the Kenyan team will compete
in athletics, beach volleyball, football, swimming, and basketball.
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