Africa deaf athletes’ championships start at Kasarani

Kenya team at the opening ceremony of the first Africa Deaf Athletics Championship at Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Hosts Kenya will be seeking a perfect start at the inaugural Africa Deaf Athletics Championships as the chase for continental gold begins today at Kasarani Stadium.

Juster Kwamesa, Laureen Ngonga and Grancy Jebichi will be the first to take to the track and battle opponents from across the continent for medals in the women’s 10000m contest. Kwamesa, who emerged top at the national trials in July will be expect to lead the way as Kenya chase a possible 1-2-3 finish. Kwamesa, who will also be contesting the 5000m title is eying the gold medal and hopes to shake off stiff competition from fellow Kenyans as well as her challengers from Ethiopia.