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Buoyant African champion Omondi eyes more global Karate titles

John Omondi is hoisted into the air by fellow students at Nakuru Day Secondary School in Nakuru City on May 28, 2025, as they celebrate his victory in the Japanese Karate Association (JKA) African Cup. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

John Omondi has walked a path few of his age would. He has delivered where his peers or fellow athletes haven’t.

After retaining the Japanese Karate Association (JKA) African Under 18- Shotokan title, it’s not the end of the road for the 16-year-old Form Three student at Nakuru Day Secondary School. His insatiable hunger for more global titles is just getting more noticeable.

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