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Kenya women’s volleyball team Malkia Strikers ready to strike their way to glory in Tokyo

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Malkia Strikers coach Paul Bitok.[photo courtesy]

The national women’s volleyball team Malkia Strikers will return to the Olympic stage for the first time in 17 years.

The Paul Bitok-led squad of 12 players includes the likes of Jane Wacu and captain Mercy Moim, two players with a combined experience spanning over two decades. Sadly though, none of these players have played at this stage before.

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