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Team Kenya for Paris Paralympic Games named

Nancy Chelangat (right) and her guide Geoffrey Rono

Nancy Chelangat (right) and her guide Geoffrey Rono after winning the 1,500m race (T11) during the National trials for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Kiprugut Chumo stadium in Kericho county on November 10, 2023.

Photo credit: Vitalis Kimutai | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 39 athletes were selected after two-day trials conducted by Athletics Kenya (AK) and Kenya National Paralympics Committee (KNPC) which brought together brought together more than 300 athletes at the Kiprugut Chumo stadium in Kericho county
  • The team will participate in East African Games set for Kigali, Rwanda from November 22 to 28 as part of preparations for the Paris Paralympics
  • Nancy Chelangat, the World Paralympics 1,500 metres champion headlines the team that was picked during the two-day trials held on Thursday and Friday

Team Kenya will be represented by 39 athletes at next year's Paralympic Games to be held in Paris, France

The 39 athletes were selected after two-day trials conducted by Athletics Kenya (AK) and Kenya National Paralympics Committee (KNPC) which brought together brought together more than 300 athletes at the Kiprugut Chumo stadium in Kericho county.