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‘Malkia Strikers’ draw positives despite exit, Maria fails to stay afloat

Kenya's Trizah Atuka prepares to serve against Japan during their Volleyball Women's Preliminary Pool B match at the South Paris Arena 1 on August 03, 2024. 



Photo credit: Annegret Hilse | Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Kenya’s assistant coach Josp Baraza also described their campaign as “a learning curve.”
  • “It’s a new team with new players and I’m sure they have a good future,” the Kenya Prisons Service tactician said, adding that playing regularly against the big teams will enhance Kenya’s chances.

In Paris

Kenya’s “Malkia Strikers” may have lost their bid to win a match, or set, to stay afloat at the Paris Olympic Games’ women’s volleyball tournament, but skipper Triza Atuka is positive the experience gained in the French capital has laid a good foundation for the Kenyan game.