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Historic win as Kenya claims two gold medals in Para-Badminton debut

Kenya Air Para-Badminton national team celebrates after their win against Turkey. (Shadrack Andenga, File)

Kenya's para-badminton squad made history at the World Ability Sports Beach Games in Pompei Beach, Mersin, Turkey, clinching gold in both the Mixed Triples and the Mixed Triples Relays on Friday.

Speaking moments after the final whistle, team captain Newton Gatobu expressed evident pride and called for long-term support. He urged federation leaders and government authorities to invest in infrastructure that can sustain and grow the sport back home.

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