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Five athletes sue CS Mvurya over removal from Deaflympics team

Creative Economy and Sports CS Salim Mvurya during the launch of brand identity of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA). [ Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Five national players have sued Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya for discriminating against and excluding them from representing Kenya in the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Kirui Rotich, Josephine Aska, Awendo Omondi, Lilian Anyango, Chris Onyango and Collins Ochola said they were removed from the list of players going to Tokyo without any explanation despite participating in thorough training at the camp.

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