Tanzania kuwakilishwa na wanariadha 3 Olympic kule Tokyo, huku Kenya ikiandaa kutuma zaidi ya 100
Tanzania kuwakilishwa na wanariadha 3 Olympic kule Tokyo, huku Kenya ikiandaa kutuma zaidi ya 100
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Inabidi tukubali, Wadanganyika ni domo tu, when it comes to seriousness we are absolutely rubbish...
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Kenya women's volleyball libero cautions against underestimating underdogs
(Xinhua) 09:54, July 18, 2021NAIROBI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenya women's volleyball team libero Aggripina Kundu has cautioned their more experienced Pool A opponents at the Tokyo Olympics not to underestimate the African side when competition serves off on July 25.
Kundu, 28, is one of the more experienced players in a side brimming with upcoming talent, and having been part of the national set-up since 2014, the libero believes the current squad is better placed to register their best ever Olympics performance.
Kenya registered successive 11th-placed finishes at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 in their previous appearances at the Olympic Games, and on their return to the showpiece event, Kundu and her teammates are keen on progressing further than before.
The record nine-time African champions are in Pool A alongside hosts Japan, South Korea, the Dominican Republic, Serbia and Brazil, with the top four qualifying for the quarterfinals.
In measures aimed at minimizing the risk of the entire team being quarantined upon arrival in Japan, the east African side traveled to Tokyo in two batches, arriving there on July 8 and 9 before flying to their pre-Olympics camp in Kurume City.
"We did a lot of strength and conditioning in the gym to gain the much-needed power so that when we strike, the opponent feels the power of [national corn meal dish] ugali," Kundu said from the team's camp in Kurume on Friday.
Since April, the team has been trained by a team of Brazilian coaches seconded to the country by world governing body FIVB, and their impact with the side has impressed the seasoned libero.
The South Americans introduced the Catapult GPS system to monitor the performance of the Kenyan players for the first time, and Kundu believes the innovation has aided their quest to post their best ever Olympics performance.
"With this technology, everyone is given what to work on from the analysis. It has really helped us," she added.
Kundu is among the Kenyan players forced to train from home during the lockdown imposed following the COVID-19 outbreak last year.
However, the libero, who plays for local outfit Kenya Pipeline, noted they have made up for missing out on training and game time ahead of the Olympics, thanks to the technological devices introduced by the Brazilians.
"All these teams are good. Whether it is Serbia or Brazil or the Dominican Republic, anyone who does not take us seriously will be in for a rude shock," Kundu said of their Pool A opponents.
To make the Kenyans feel at home, their Kurume City hosts have gone out of their way to prepare them ugali, a national staple enjoyed across the East African nation.
"I'm so grateful, never thought I would find ugali in Japan. This time, I'm pleasantly surprised," the libero gushed.
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NAIROBI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenya women's volleyball team libero Aggripina Kundu has cautioned th
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Waziri wa michezo mama Amina Mohammed anafaa kupongezwa sana, Yani roundi hii tunahost michezo mikubwa na pia tunashiriki katika michezo mingi sana kote duniani na hakuna kashfa yoyote imetokea hadi Sasa. Kila mchezaji analipwa on time, hoteli booking hazichelewi, tikiti za ndege hazikosi kwa kila mchezaji..... Cheki huu mfano wa timu ya rugby, itashidiki kwa tournament sita (ikiwemo Olympics) ndani ya miezi minne na watasafiri Kila bara duniani... Tena timu nzima ya rugby Ina delegation ya watu 24, one way ticket nje ya Africa hapo Tayari ni zaidi ya $10,000 kwa tiketi ya ndege pekee, hatujaongelea kulala hoteli kwa kama wiki kwa kila tournament, alafu ukichanganya na tiketi ya kurudi nyumbani na malipo ya kila mchezaji na makocha etc hapo ni kama $50,000 kwa kila tournament.
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The rugby competition at the Olympics is scheduled for July 26-31 after which Innocent Simiyu's charges will shift focus on the World Series.
They will first head to Canada for the Vancouver and Edmonton Sevens tournaments slated for September 18-19 and September 25-26 respectively.
They will take a three-week break before heading to Singapore (October 29-30) and Hong Kong (November 5-7).
The team will tour Dubai on December 3-4 with the Cape Town leg the final stop on December 10-12.
Simiyu said the squad will have to be energised for the six gruelling tournaments in four months after the schedule was disrupted last year by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"It's a tall order but once we are done with the Olympics, we will take a rest and then focus on the series. The boys have been crying out to play in these tournaments and we are happy that we going to get some matches under our belts,” said Simiyu.
Simiyu said with a squad of 24 players, there is enough depth to navigate the six tournaments.
"We have depth and we look at giving everyone a chance to play," added Simiyu.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “The next six months are an exciting time for rugby sevens’ re-emergence as the Olympic Games are followed by today’s updated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule of events."
“We sincerely thank HSBC and all partners, hosts and participating teams for their continued commitment, support and spirit of teamwork as we navigate the incredibly complex circumstances relating to the global Covid-19 pandemic."
“On-going work continues with all respective governments, health agencies, stakeholders and partners to ensure the events meet relevant Covid-19 requirements as the health and wellbeing of players, fans and all involved remains paramount."
Following detailed discussions between the RFU and World Rugby, the HSBC London Sevens tournament will not take place in 2021. However, planning is already underway for the 2022 HSBC London Sevens, which will be the 20th edition of the tournament.
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule will be announced after the Olympic Games in what is set to be a very busy and exciting year for rugby sevens with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on July 29-31 and Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa on September 9-11.
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Alafu kumbuka si timu ya Rugby pekee ambayo inafanyiwa hivi, Kuna wanariadha wa mbio, timu za wanaume na wanawake za volleyball , basketball etc
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No time to rest for Shujaa as World 7s Series resume in September
Simiyu said with a squad of 24 players, there is enough depth to navigate the six tournaments.
Shujaa will not have time to rest upon the completion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with the World Sevens Series set to resume in September.The rugby competition at the Olympics is scheduled for July 26-31 after which Innocent Simiyu's charges will shift focus on the World Series.
They will first head to Canada for the Vancouver and Edmonton Sevens tournaments slated for September 18-19 and September 25-26 respectively.
They will take a three-week break before heading to Singapore (October 29-30) and Hong Kong (November 5-7).
The team will tour Dubai on December 3-4 with the Cape Town leg the final stop on December 10-12.
Simiyu said the squad will have to be energised for the six gruelling tournaments in four months after the schedule was disrupted last year by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"It's a tall order but once we are done with the Olympics, we will take a rest and then focus on the series. The boys have been crying out to play in these tournaments and we are happy that we going to get some matches under our belts,” said Simiyu.
Simiyu said with a squad of 24 players, there is enough depth to navigate the six tournaments.
"We have depth and we look at giving everyone a chance to play," added Simiyu.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “The next six months are an exciting time for rugby sevens’ re-emergence as the Olympic Games are followed by today’s updated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule of events."
“We sincerely thank HSBC and all partners, hosts and participating teams for their continued commitment, support and spirit of teamwork as we navigate the incredibly complex circumstances relating to the global Covid-19 pandemic."
“On-going work continues with all respective governments, health agencies, stakeholders and partners to ensure the events meet relevant Covid-19 requirements as the health and wellbeing of players, fans and all involved remains paramount."
Following detailed discussions between the RFU and World Rugby, the HSBC London Sevens tournament will not take place in 2021. However, planning is already underway for the 2022 HSBC London Sevens, which will be the 20th edition of the tournament.
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule will be announced after the Olympic Games in what is set to be a very busy and exciting year for rugby sevens with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on July 29-31 and Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa on September 9-11.
No time to rest for Shujaa as World 7s Series resume in September
Simiyu said with a squad of 24 players, there is enough depth to navigate the six tournaments.
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Alafu kumbuka si timu ya Rugby pekee ambayo inafanyiwa hivi, Kuna wanariadha wa mbio, timu za wanaume na wanawake za volleyball , basketball etc
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Sasa wabongo mpaka mashindano za FIBA women basketball ya the region they were not involved, South Sudan represented at at least. Congratulations to the Kenyan Lionesses for beating Egypt, Rwanda and S.Sudan to qualify for the games to be held in Cameroon