Ngii named Team Kenya captain for World Championships
Emily Ngii celebrates after winning a bronze medal in women's 10,000m race walk at the Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England on August 6, 2022.
The 36-year-old Africa and African Games 20 kilometres race walk champion, will be the first woman to captain the team, having been elected by fellow athletes
Coach David Letting disclosed that Ngii, who will be making her second appearance at the global extravaganza, will be deputised by the 2015 World javelin champion Julius Yego
Letting declared that his team is ready for “total war” in Budapest as Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei urged everyone not to put Team Kenya under immense pressure
History has been made after walker Emily Ngii was appointed Team Kenya captain for the World Athletics Championships scheduled for August 19 to 27 this year in Budapest, Hungary.
The 36-year-old Africa and African Games 20 kilometres race walk champion, will be the first woman to captain the team, having been elected by fellow athletes.
